MH> I have recently removed all traces of DOS/Windows from my system
MH> and now need a very CHEAP COBOL compiler for OS/2 PM so I can keep 
MH> my hand in with simple COBOL programs after learning the language 
MH> as part of a failed rehabilitation program. I am an Invalid Pensioner
MH> so freeware/shareware is preferred but a commercial product would be 
MH> considered upto $150.00 Australian.

You can run DOS programs under OS/2.  There are two cobol compilers
that I have seen come with textbooks.  The textbooks were proscribed
by Murdoch University, Western Australia.  The cobol compilers that
came with the text books were CA-Realia (Computer Associates) and I
can't remember what the other one was.  The text books were under
$100 AUS from memory.  They both have restrictions such as you can't
compile a program more than 1000 lines long etc.  BFN.  Paul.
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