2007-03-22 15:44:30 · 4 answers · asked by ashutosh_singh41 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
COBOL (pronounced 'COE-bol') is a third-generation programming language, and one of the oldest programming languages still in active use. Its name is an acronym for COmmon Business-Oriented Language, defining its primary domain in business, finance, and administrative systems for companies and governments.
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2007-03-22 15:49:26 · answer #1 · answered by Mein Hoon Na 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An old and business oriented programming language, as said before, but I think the answer you look for was it was like a rabid dog bit you in the behind with Y2K bug because the issue was two digit year on a yearing that suppose to have 4 digits and the language being used to program software that have that issue is COBOL.
2007-03-22 23:14:56 · answer #2 · answered by Andy T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a computer programming language that came out in the late 60's it is mostly used for businesses.
2007-03-22 22:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A computer language, utilized mostly in business and mostly on mainframes.
2007-03-22 22:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by thespamdagger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋