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HansF wrote:
> On Thu, 30 Dec 2004 10:00:34 -0800, DA Morgan wrote:
>
> My favorite addition to your list, if I'm developing something from
> scratch:
>
> What does the vendor include that helps me minimize the development
> time/cost and ongoing maintenance cost?
>
> AKA
>
> What does the vendor provide that I do not have to buy or create?
>
> Oh, and beware of the vendor or third-party that hypes 'vendor neutral'.
> Aside from self-interest, this generally demonstrates ignorance of the
> possible environments.
>
> /Hans
Generally demonstrates? Vendor neutrality is a synonym for "don't look at our performance and scalability."
-- Daniel A. Morgan University of Washington damorgan_at_x.washington.edu (replace 'x' with 'u' to respond)Received on Thu Dec 30 2004 - 17:47:08 CST