> Yes, paying for software is a tragedy (or some would say, a cost of doing
> business). Then again, when you pay for software, you don't have the
> problems that were presented (and when you do, you can call support when
you
> need it). There's an old adage about getting what one pays for... and
> another one about the right tools for the right job (you want it to look
> like Microsoft, you should probably use Microsoft). Anyway, I'm still
> waiting for open source hardware. Then I'll be impressed...
> There's an old adage about getting what one pays for...
I'm not so sure about that!
When was the last time Microsoft recompiled their source code for you to fix
a problem you had with their software?
How long did it take for them to release the patches?
I gave them a phone call and have still been waiting for 6 years for them to
get rid of those damn blue screens.
They have not being forthcoming with any successful patches to date and my
business is still limping along on their crap software.
I have been using Microsoft products about twice as long as Linux and the
more I use Microsoft based software the more I hate it.
Not because it is really bad software but because it is flawed in both
design and stability.
I also believe in the saying "you get what you pay for" but whenever it
comes to a Microsoft product I have a distinct feeling that I'm being ripped
off.
Regards
Paul Surgeon
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