>This isn't really a function of a user group, is it? It's solely an >individual user/VAR/IBM function, and I firmly believe the VAR has some >rights to preclude access if the VAR deems it prudent..... >
Why ? The end user is buying the product - and they should have access to make full use of it. That sort of protectiveness just masks a laziness on the part of the VAR: are they worried their users might end up knowing more than they do, or start looking at what their VARs are actually supplying in terms of systems and service too closely? If the VARs are really adding value, they won't have anything to fear. If they aren't - they should get off their backsides and start doing so. The worst outcome is the 'little knowledge' syndrome, where users end up catching bits and pieces from other sources without having access to the background information to apply it safely. If I buy an SQL Server based application, I can still get to the huge Microsoft knowledge base. It's that kind of dark-ages thinking that holds us all back. Brian ------- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
