I for one did not indicate using the beta, because ***IT EXPIRED, AND
HAS BEEN EXPIRED FOR MONTHS*** I have absolutely no clue how anyone
could still be using it... so I don't believe the comment via a vis
the Witango 6 beta can be useful in that context ...
And to cast the analysis in a bit different light (numbers can be so
much fun...), almost 70% of respondents are using it for at least half
their projects, with 63% using it for 90% or more of their projects.
But, I agree with the group, we really, really need communication,
even if it's of the "nothing STILL happening with the darn lawyers"
type... on some periodic basis (once every month?)
On [Aug 6 -2008 ], at 1:35 PM, Rick Sanders wrote:
After analyzing the results, out of 50 people, only 23 plan to move to
WiTango 6. 46%.
- 42 people are using WiTango 5.5 (84%)
- 1 person is using WiTango 6 beta (2%)
- 13 people do 100% of their development in WiTango (26%)
- 6 people only use it for 10% of their projects (12%)
- 6 people either don't program in WiTango or chose other, and those
responses aren't for new projects. (12%)
Since the first 50 responses have been given fairly quickly, these
are the
most active WiTango people. The percentages therefore are fairly
accurate.
What does this mean for the future of WiTango? What message is being
sent to
WiTango? We need updates, news, information, marketing efforts, and
support.
Rick Sanders
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-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Cadillac [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: August-06-08 1:39 PM
To: Witango-Talk
Subject: Witango-Talk: Observations on Survey results
Hi All,
The survey has reached 49 responses, a very respectable number.
Congratulations everyone.
http://freeonlinesurveys.com/viewresults.asp?c=x4jovb5l0cv4h6y469661
Note, I think the survey system only lets you see the first 50
responses. For more you have to buy a monthly subscription.
An observation that I think is interesting, is that the number of
people coding on a particular platform for their Editor/Studio does
not directly match the Server platform they deploy to. As well, the
majority of choice for an alternate technology platform (Linux) also
do not match the platform most considered stable for Witango
(Windows).
I think what that says is that Witango programmers are less concerned
about the Operating System they use, and more interested in stability
and options. Personally I think that's a great attribute for a good
programmer or service provider - by focusing on the solution and not
letting yourself get hung up on the logistics. Of course, some might
say the same should be said about our choice of programming languages
too.
Also, I see the interest in Java based options (both current and as an
alternate technology) being very low - yet, a lot of people are
planning to move to version 6 which is apparently java-based. Does
that mean we trust Java more as an application platform than as a
coding environment? Just curious.
In hindsight I know I could have worded things a little differently,
but mostly I wish I had added another option for Question 10 (What do
you use or see as a workable transition platform?) as "Not interested
in moving away from Witango". But for being a spur of the moment
thing, I think it all worked out pretty well. Thank you.
Take care.
Scott,
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