It depends
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| Author | Content |
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| tracyanne Apr 30, 2008 12:21 AM EDT |
Does the closed source software use Open protocols or does it use proprietary protocols. If the later then yes vendor lock in is likely. |
| rijelkentaurus Apr 30, 2008 2:59 AM EDT |
You get locked into a program because of the format of the data, not because of the program. No one would be locked into Microsoft Office if it used a proper ODF format to store data...but it doesn't, and you get stuck because of the format. However, I could ditch OOo easily if I wanted and still have my documents work fine in another program. An open-source program is preferred, but if my data is easily transferable then it's still not a bad program...but the danger always is there that they can change things and screw me over whenever they want. |
| TxtEdMacs Apr 30, 2008 6:36 AM EDT |
At this stage with the lock in MS holds on mail servers any competition is welcome. Moreover, it is unlikely a group of individuals without significant external funding could create such an application. Hardware requirements alone would preclude most from giving the project a second look. I find the call for purity a bit suspect. Not too long ago CNet writers were skeptical of Linux, free software and even Open Source (whatever that term means). At the very least, this might be a cheaper option. Furthermore, it might force MS to really secure the IIS server, which has not been of high priority. |
| dinotrac Apr 30, 2008 7:15 AM EDT |
More viable options = win. |
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