Pro*COBOL® Precompiler

Programmer's Guide Release 8.0

December, 1997

Part No. A58232-01

Pro*COBOL® Precompiler Programmer's Guide

Part No. A58232-01

Release 8.0

Primary Author: Jack Melnick

Contributors: Michael Chiocca, Maura Joglekar, Thomas Kurian, Shiao-yen Lin, Diana Lorentz, Lee Osborne, Jacqui Pons, Ajay Popat, Pamela Rothman, Gael Turk

Graphic Designer: Valarie Moore

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