Re: Databorough X-Analysis

Hi Nathan

The point was not about the substance, but the tone. When people speak
softly I listen, when they shout I turn off. I have no problem with the
product. I too have an 18000 line 30 year old program that shouts to be
rewritten (and a few others). Life is short. Have fun. Speak kindly.
Enjoy the people you do business with.

Jim

message: 3
date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:20:53 -0800 (PST)
from: Nathan Andelin <nandelin@xxxxxxxxx>
subject: Re: Databorough X-Analysis

From: "JDHorn"
> Stuart Your tone sucks. If this is the best you can do then "yes" shut
> your mouth until you can speak in a civil way.

Hi Jim. I should begin by confirming that Stuart initially came across as
smug - perhaps even rude. But let's not allow that to get in the way of
discussing a relevant topic.

> My opinion of X-Analysis just dropped way down listening you. If you
> were trying to sell it, you certainly failed. If this is an example of
who
> I would have to deal with at Databorough then count me out..

That's unfortunate. I view X-Analysis kind of like I view products from
Vision Solutions. While I may not have an immediate need, the maturing
and robust nature of their products, and their market leadership may force
me to consider them - should the need arise.

Stuart may also be in a position to be smug. During the past 10 years
we've seen maintenance of legacy systems slow to a trickle. During the
same period we've seen migrations away from legacy systems - a trickle in
some cases - wholesale replacement in others. Intuitively, that trend
should accelerate during the next decade as RPG developers retire, along
with other reasons.

It appears to me that at some point, many of us will be dealing with
requirements to analyze systems, either to document requirements for new
development, or wholesale system replacement. Maybe we'll be documenting
requirements, and submitting RFP's for vendor solutions.

What would you do in that situation?

-Nathan.

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