[aclug-L] Re: The Future

[Jonathan Hall <jonhall@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Q1: Since VB on the exclusive Microsoft LAN is so dominant today, what does 
> the
> Linux/open source counter with?

Perl, I'd say.  And this might be good for you--Perl is also available for
Win32.  Might make a good transition step.  If you can start writing Win32
apps in Perl, then the transition to Linux/Unix might be easier
later--easier techncially as well as psycologically for those who are
afraid of loosing compatibility when they switch to Linux, etc.


> Q2: Wichita, much more than most places, is in the grip of MS. Is there a 
> market
> for non-MS technology? Is anybody out there trying to do data management
> (biggest use of computers) in ways other than VB/Access/SQL Server?

I wonder what you base that statement on that Wichita is more in the grip
of MS than most places.  You may be correct, so I'm not challenging your
accuracy--I'm just interested to know where you got that information, or
what evidence you have to back that up.

To answer your question....  I really don't know.  I run my business with
Linux, but I run an ISP, so that's not really in the same league I think
you're in.  :-)


> I guess I'd like Linux to be more than just a hobby. Maybe some strategizing
> would make me feel better.

Linux is much more than a hobby.  It's a way of life.  :-)


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