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I
agree in the main, although when keeping up with CPUJones, so
to
speak, the cost of the new PC stays relatively constant.
In the
West, we are used to the idea that we can replace a
PC
every two years. I have to wonder if all the same scales
still
apply elsewhere. PCs have a way of obsoleting code,
so the
formula for success can't rely completely on free or
open
source code, although that is a real help. One needs
to
identify all of the recurrent costs. I think the scale for
"relatively cheap" may vary a lot across different
economies.
len
I think it will affect both. As economic screws turn
then "everyone" has to look harder at whether or not software provides good
value.
The point I was making was that in many countries the only legal
way on to the software merry-go-round is to use open source
software.
Also as the economic screw turns in the USA, UK etc companies
will need to look at whether they can afford to stay on the pay-as-you-go
software merry-go-round. Companies will need to look for savings to survive or
stay healthy. Or be able to stay with commercial software by it providing them
with added *business* value.
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