Re: "Webulating" RPG/ programmer tools

[Chris Rehm <Mr.AS400@xxxxxxx>]

** Reply to note from "Kathleen Kostuck" <kkostuck@execpc.com> Tue, 3 Mar 1998 
15:29:29 -0600


> I appreciate the advice on how to leverage the laptop with PCMCIA cards and 
> a copy of Code/400.  I am seriously thinking about it, because of this 
> thread.  But I am also wondering if supplying our own tools is going to be 
> a trend in the future, and do we want it to be? 
>  

If you are a contractor, ie. just there to write code, then it is
perfectly valid to stick with the provided tools. If you are a consultant,
you should be prepared and capable to give advise in the area of
development and maintenance. That should include tools which increase
productivity. 

Also, there is also the opportunity to price a fixed bid based on the time
it would take without the tools, and split the difference with the client.
This would give the client a price break and you a rate increase. Unless,
of course, you have trouble filling the hours saved.



> ___________________ 
> Kathleen Kostuck



Chris Rehm
Mr.AS400@ibm.net

How often can you afford to be unexpectedly out of business?
Get an AS/400.
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