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Re: [suse-linux-uk-schools] Free school administration software - project has started
- From: Derek Harding <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 3 May 2003 09:58:16 +0000 (UTC)
- Message-id: <20030503104926.7e64b986.derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> What do you think might change their mind? Ignoring price, TCO and
> better support choices, would any of the following influence selection
> of a replacement: additional functionality; intuitive user interface;
> improved reliability; richer information; better acccessibility.
>
I think that improved ease of use and reliability are important features - certainly those were the main areas of complaint from the users. There is clearly a need to retain the existing features and to be able to transfer the data rapidly, easily and exactly.
There is also a need for the system.network administrator to be able to influence the decision to change based on reduced TCO, including reliable support.
HOWEVER - marketing is important, too. For that I think there is a need for a trade-stand sponsor at BETT and so on to show all aspects of Open Source ownership, LTSP, Star Office/OO.org, hybrid environments etc.
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Best wishes,
Derek
> better support choices, would any of the following influence selection
> of a replacement: additional functionality; intuitive user interface;
> improved reliability; richer information; better acccessibility.
>
I think that improved ease of use and reliability are important features - certainly those were the main areas of complaint from the users. There is clearly a need to retain the existing features and to be able to transfer the data rapidly, easily and exactly.
There is also a need for the system.network administrator to be able to influence the decision to change based on reduced TCO, including reliable support.
HOWEVER - marketing is important, too. For that I think there is a need for a trade-stand sponsor at BETT and so on to show all aspects of Open Source ownership, LTSP, Star Office/OO.org, hybrid environments etc.
--
Best wishes,
Derek
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