Setting up COBOL Compiler under Mac OS?
Solution 1
You can use brew
to install GNU Cobol (Open Cobol). Just type:
brew install gnu-cobol
Then to compile program use:
cobc -x hello.cob
Browse --help
for more option (like super nice -free
)
Solution 2
Is there a particular Cobol you are trying to use. If not try
There are some very old notes for the mac here but you might be better off asking a question in the Open Cobol Help forum.
The Open-Cobol project are currently collecting sample cobol programs which might be useful to you.
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Updated on July 22, 2022Comments
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Admin over 1 year
In my university, we're being taught COBOL, and I'm trying to get a head start and learn COBOL, C++, and Java before I get into the classes next year.
Problem is; COBOL is so old, it's hard to grab support for it in mac (my laptop is a mac). I understand it runs fine on Mac, but finding someone who can explain how to set up the compiler is another story. -
Joe Zitzelberger about 10 yearsThe install instructions for Linux/Unix will work on a mac if you approach if from a terminal window.
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Paul Bartlett over 6 yearsAwesome, worked perfect for me on Mac OS X 10.11 Sierra.
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Jacopofar about 5 yearsWorks on macOS Mojave, too