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mickyjune26
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maybe someday these open-source/free CRM, ERP, and project management programs will be as easy as the Microsoft products.
mickyjune26
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Yeah, that's an okay thought, but it would be better if they were still around, but instead of charging for the software, they can do what Red Hat and other big open-source companies do: charge on a support-contract basis.
this would motivate them to fix bugs faster because then there would be less calls. Also, their products would be available to other companies due to open-source, so they would always have to have the best innovations to survive.
The question is whether or not companies can exist on this operating structure. Obviously, the profit margin is a lot smaller, but you do have a lot of people working for you who aren't technically employed by your company. In other words, you have the open-source community at your displosal to help with updates, patches, etc.
More thoughts on this topic are welcome, as we are going to see some sort of major change in the next five years and I would be interested in seeing what other people think. Sopht Solutions
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this would motivate them to fix bugs faster because then there would be less calls. Also, their products would be available to other companies due to open-source, so they would always have to have the best innovations to survive.
The question is whether or not companies can exist on this operating structure. Obviously, the profit margin is a lot smaller, but you do have a lot of people working for you who aren't technically employed by your company. In other words, you have the open-source community at your displosal to help with updates, patches, etc.
More thoughts on this topic are welcome, as we are going to see some sort of major change in the next five years and I would be interested in seeing what other people think. Sopht Solutions
Building Long-Term
IT Relationships. Everyday.
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