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REXX

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REXX

(REstructured EXtended eXecutor) An IBM mainframe structured programming language that runs under VM/CMS and MVS/TSO. It can be used as a general-purpose macro language that sends commands to application programs and to the operating systems. REXX was also included in OS/2 Version 2.0. The following REXX example converts Fahrenheit to Celsius:
 Say "Enter Fahrenheit "
 Pull FAHR
 Say "Celsius is " (FAHR-32) * (5 / 9)

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Boy and beast become inseparable and when the arsonist targets Dog patch once again, Rexx puts his stunttrainingto good use.

Rather than provide static information, the Rexx Index provides a projection of the market as well as pertinent market and economic data that allows derivative buyers to stake a better bet how the market will actually perform as compared to the index.

Rexx, who has always selected Black on the census forms in the past, says he doubts that he would begin choosing the multiracial category if it were available.

Jim Hornsby 298, Tony Corgain 280, Kevin Alvis 278, Rick Guined 278, Joe McMahon 278, Bob Newcombe 278, Rich Harrison 277, Ray Bertram 269, Rexx Eckley 269, Ty Hershberger 269.

Pat Rigel 290, Juan Gregorio 289, Bob Humbert 289, Larry Johnson 279, Doug Robinson 279, Chuck Kiefer 278, Rexx Eckley 270, Rich Charboneau 268, Andrew Smith 268, George Weiss 268.

Third, retrospective reports about the development of computer systems, including several that have been very influential, emphasize the value of following this type of development process: Xerox's Star system [35]; Apple's Lisa [TM] system [39]; IBM's Audio Distribution System (ADS) [19]; IBM's Rexx [12]; Tektronix's Graphic Input Workstation [36]; Boeing's banking terminal [10]; Digital Equipment Corporation's VAX Text Processing Utility [16]; IBM's QMF [8]; IBM Research Computer Systems Department systems [15]; Lotus Development Corporation]s Lotus 1-2-3 [26].

Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, the company manufactures and markets the MC Healthcare Products brands of Encore, Advantage and Rexx beds as well as related in-room furnishing products for the long-term care market.


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