>- see footer for list info -< And isn't that interesting: MS can afford to offer responsive, free support by employing an army of people. How do they pay them? The money comes from somewhere. They own the OS. People pay for that. They own the desktop app space, people pay for that. It's like the web app development is a loss leader. They can give it away because they make money elsewhere.
Is it fair, then, to deride Adobe for charging (even a fair bit) for CF? Where should they get the money to pay their development and support staff? In fact, they instead own the RIA space (for now), but Flash doesn't bring much direct revenue to Adobe I imagine, and Flex is pretty much free. I think we just have to recognize that we can't expect Adobe to give away CF. The model and economics just don't suit it. I do wish folks would stop moaning about the price. It is what it is. There are so many good things about CF8. Either take it or leave it. OK, let me slip into my flame retardant suit. I'm sure peeping up like this could bring all manner of flames and arrows upon me. Just felt it needed to be said in response to that last sentence below. /charlie -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 10:33 AM To: Coldfusion Development Subject: Re: [CF-Dev] CF8 launched - prices get hiked >- see footer for list info -< Hi Jatin. No, there's nothing complex about it. I'm using one of their volume licensing schemes and it's 1 license per server, no strings attached (at least not for running <snip> Even their free support service is very responsive. Mind you, they can afford to employ an army of support people. Gary _______________________________________________ For details on ALL mailing lists and for joining or leaving lists, go to http://list.cfdeveloper.co.uk/mailman/listinfo -- CFDeveloper Sponsors:- >- cfdeveloper Hosting provided by www.cfmxhosting.co.uk -< >- Lists hosted by www.Gradwell.com -< >- CFdeveloper is run by Russ Michaels, feel free to volunteer your help -<
