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<rant>
I do agree that a "kick the tires" period is very important. Having said
that I think the real thing for IBM is to stop with the bait and switch
tactics. Within the past few years there have been at least 3 or 4 really
interesting new technologies introduced by IBM for free only to be changed
to pay for items a year or so later. This has really changed my boss'
mindset when it comes to new technologies from IBM as he is tired of
investing time and resources to research the tools, sometimes even doing a
couple small projects with the technology only to have IBM pull it out
from underneath us. Specifically, EGL fits this example, it was free in
WDSC v5 and 6 only to become a pay for in v7. Webfacing also falls into
this category as I now understand there is a per seat usage license
requirement. For me the issue underlying all of this topic and other
recent ones is IBM's business decisions and how they effect their
customers, which from my perspective is sorely in need of review at IBM.
The simple question for me is: Why would anyone try a new tool /
technology from IBM today that is considered a production product being
provided for free when every ounce of their judgment is telling them IBM
is going to turn around and turn this into a pay for item in the next
version? What is gained for the shop? - Nothing except a process that
will either require a costly upgrade fee or a complete rewrite in a
technology already owned.
These are just my interpretations of the current situation. I have no
issue paying for a tool, I have no issue using free tools, I do have an
issue when a tool I always had for free becomes costly and this is what
happens more often than not with IBM. This is what causes the problems in
the community.
</rant>
Jeff Day wrote:
This is a crucial point, and I'd like everyone to chime in. Let IBM
know if being able to kick the tires is crucial to your decision to even
try EGL. Several on the lists have already said so - feel free to add
yourself to that contingent, Doug!
Joe
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If its included, I'd kick the tires...
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