I do not want the source code, have you really tried to read it. But
Access to ALL Exit program source code should be allowed for anyone. I
hope this has not been changed.
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[mailto:mapics-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Willie J. Moore
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Subject: Re: [MAPICS-L] Source code costs
One post would have been enough.
William Moore
California Fine Wire, Co
wjmoore@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
805-489-5144
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[mailto:mapics-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Josh Diggs
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 7:33 AM
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Subject: Re: [MAPICS-L] Source code costs
I'm sorry, but this whole source code kerfuffle sounds like a tempest in
a teapot to me. First, let's talk about personal responsibility. If
your business is inextricably dependant on continued access to source
code then you need to make sure that you have a valid contract stating
that you have the access to said source. If you've taken that necessary
step, then you can handle the situation with support, then escalate to
management, then to the court system. Only at the last step (maybe the
last two) is it really appropriate to publicly "bash" Infor. I've seen
Infor personnel respond in a calm professional manner to this thread
with what seem like entirely appropriate information.
Additionally Ross's last post made it clear that the original poster has
reasonably affordable access to source for at least long enough to get
themselves out of the mess they are in. That sounds to me like Infor
was very intentionally trying to bend their new source code policy to
mitigate "the impact on the existing customer base".
One of my high school teachers used to say "a failure to plan on your
part does not constitute an emergency on my part".
All of that being said, I think that charging so damn much for source is
a poor strategic choice, but that is Infor's decision to make. I think
it is important to differentiate between what I see as Infor trying to
shore up their revenue stream in order to continue this product line
versus milking the remaining install base for a maximum of licensing
fees before they kill off a dying product. If I thought that Infor was
trying to "shaft" its' customers on the way out the door, I would be up
in arms too, but I don't think that's what is happening. I sure hope
I'm right.
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