[P1] OT: Software Licensing

[Jack Rodgers]

On Friday, July 11, 2003, at 09:39  PM, Larry Kollar wrote:

> Point taken, but IMHO you're limiting your options. Many businesses 
> have essential processes running on home-grown (or "customized" if you 
> prefer a more dignified term) software. Indeed, one reason Quark 
> became such a fixture in print shops was that it's easily customized 
> using AppleScript. Many of those companies have entire workflows built 
> around their scripts, and consider it a competitive advantage.

I have designed databases for a living for 17 years and I have 
incorporated Applescript but I found it to be unrealiable as the 
systems were upnumbered.

Yes, there are powerful products created by individuals like me but I 
find the open software being offered a little to open...  :)

Then, I haven't looked at that much so maybe it is better than I think.


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