On Wed, 24 Oct 2001 00:56:05 +0200, Anthony Atkielski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > If Microsoft wants .Net to succeed, it should make developer access free. How > many Windows applications would there be today if every developer of such an > application had to pay Microsoft $10,000 per year?
Unfortunately, we're mostly technology freaks over here. Probably a lot of CTO and CIO on this list. However, probably a bit weak on the CEO/CFO side of the fence. Remember 2 things: 1) Microsoft's marketing and business planning has on occasion pulled some bonehead plays, but they have an enviable long-term track record for being very good at what they do. 2) Good business and marketing plans take into account the relative positions of the vendor, the customer, and the barrel.... Valdis Kletnieks Operating Systems Analyst Virginia Tech