Re: Proprietary format "lock in"

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Posted by stephenz
2005-11-09 16:23:21

> Anyhow…any comments on the proprietary lock in issue, and how best to get around it, or what software is already looking ahead and using open standards such as xml, would be greatly appreciated.

Talal,

That is certainly a good issue to consider. One thing to keep in mind is that even defunct programs, if they are stable, can run for years, as is attested to by those on this forum who still use GrandView regularly, and the numbers of people using Ecco Pro. Of course, it is important to keep in mind if these programs will continue to run on the next generation Windows operating system.

That’s all the wisdom I have on this subject. But I guess I’m saying that if you really like a certain program, that may be more important than other considerations.

Steve Z.

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