On Tue, 12 Sep 2000, David Woyciesjes wrote:

=> 	But, speaking from my personal experiences in commercial IT shops,
=> 'TheBoss' is more likely to use a software product that has an actual
=> support structure (i.e. on-site developer visits, phone call assistance,
=> etc.), even if there is a small price for the support. They tend to need
=> that secure feeling of 'actual visible'  software support.
=> 	Overall, I think Paul should at least _consider_ the $$$ option; as
=> far as legalities go, at least. He always has the free NetBSD option...

Alas, it is not an option in this case.  I am a graduate student, and
this work is part of a funded project, and *I* am the one being funded
to do it (the programming, at least), so, although it would be nice, the
3rd party paid support is not something of which I can avail myself...

Cheers,

Paul.

e-mail: paul@gromit.dlib.vt.edu

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