Ah... while we are dreaming..... How about they open access to their source code for their paying customers. ( They do not even have to change the licensing model to do that.) Just let us see the real code. If they are still wanting to keep things locked down... then they can keep some parts closed source too.
That way they build "platform presence" and can get their customers to actually help them fix BUGS in their code. :) The real root problem (IMHO) they think that they can make more money the way they are running the business now. Only time will tell if some competitor comes and eats their lunch , or some portion of it, or maybe they will adapt when they think they have no other choice. -- Carey Matthew Black Remedy Skilled Professional (RSP) ARS = Action Request System(Remedy) Love, then teach Solution = People + Process + Tools Fast, Accurate, Cheap.... Pick two. On 9/21/07, John Sundberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ** > Just an idea. > > How about selling a stripped down ARServer that only can run one > application. > > The server would be open to all users (no licenses) for that one > application. (BMC would not get license revenue per user) -- however they > would get revenue for the server license -- and they would grow their > partner channel and the platform presence. > > That server would only exist for "registered/approved" applications. So - if > somebody wants a generic ARServer for their own internal app -- they would > buy a normal ARServer and user licenses. > > > -John _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org ARSlist:"Where the Answers Are"
