Date:         Wed, 25 Jun 2003 14:03:49 -0400
Reply-To:     "Fehd, Ronald J. (PHPPO)" <rjf2@CDC.GOV>
Sender:       "SAS(r) Discussion" <SAS-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU>
From:         "Fehd, Ronald J. (PHPPO)" <rjf2@CDC.GOV>
Subject:      Re: XML, 9.0 worth it?
Comments: cc: William Kossack <kossackw@NJC.ORG>
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> From: William Kossack [mailto:kossackw@NJC.ORG]

> Is version 9.0 worth the trouble of trying a beta?
>
> What improvements in XML interface does 9.0 have over 8.2?
>
> Locally, we are discussing if we should try and get 9.0 or
> simply wait for 9.1.  The question is how much will things
> change from 8.2 to 9.1. I would hate to develop significant
> code in 8.2 then have to rewrite it.

well, I have to say: Life stays interesting!
especially for Early Adopters of v9.

"Nothing major breaks, between v8.2 and v9.0."
Advertising copywriters, take note:
of course, that statement reflects only my limited experience.

I've had to rewrite The Way I Do Things in a couple of places.
But that's part of the fun of being on the Bleeding Edge.

check our most excellent archives:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/archives/sas-l.html
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v9.1 for Christmas?

... which year?     LOL   #-D

Ron Fehd  the macro maven  CDC Atlanta GA USA RJF2@cdc.gov