[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Isn't the bigger issue why is MapInfo tying its technology (and by default > its user base) to a single vendor operating system?
Because the open source market is still a little monkey compared to the 500 pound gorilla known as Microsoft would be my guess. > If MapInfo are serious about offering an enterprise strength solution why > are they forcing users to select fundamental operation and development > environments that are not necessarily in keeping with enterprises > standards. I bet if you polled most "enterprise" size corporations you would discover that it's still a solid Microsoft world in those circles. But I keep my eyes on the growing open source movement. THere's things happening there that could change the world suddenly one day... or maybe change just my world, which is the same thing from my POV! Like, what if JUMP (http://www.vividsolutions.com/jump/main.htm) evolves into a custumizable GIS as good as MapInfo? - Bill Thoen --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 10240
