At 02:22 PM 4/14/2011, Mike Byerley wrote:
I had a few minutes before I have to run off and I just want to take
a small bit of time to encourage everyone to post the current version
of RBase you are using that is causing them an issue.
Some of the workarounds and many of the solutions have already been
fixed in later versions, and as you well know, if it is an issue, it
is ALWAYS fixed in the current version.
And further, some of the workarounds won't always work on a version
or two in arrears because of the ongoing improvements and changes
that are constantly formulated.
This particular aspect of the RBase world is the reason I adhere to
RSAP, so I am able to leverage those advantages.
When you start to add up the lost minutes and hours of time spent
on workarounds and such, that are not needed if you are using the
current version, it doesn't take rocket science to see the value in
staying current.
Even in my very small personal business program, I wouldn't consider
anything but the latest version for that very reason.
Years ago it might have been somewhat a bit of fun to figure out the
workarounds, but these days, I have a higher value on my spare time
that I get to waste as it pleases me.
And really, If I bargain out the time I save not finding workarounds,
the RSAP doesn't cost me a dime...
Mike,
I could not have said it any better.
In the real world, you also have to evaluate the VALUE of your R:BASE
Database/Application, and see how important R:BASE is to your business.
If R:BASE is a valuable and integral piece of your business, you MUST
take care of it, just like anything else that is valuable to your daily
business. Stay CURRENT!
If R:BASE is important to you individually as a consultant, developer,
contractor, or sub-contractor, you also MUST take care of it, as it
does for you. Stay CURRENT!
If that is not the case, then consider this as HISTORY, as far as
R:BASE Technologies is concerned.
Having said, we will continue to do what we do BEST every single day,
that is, to take care of those who value R:BASE!
Very Best R:egards,
Razzak.
