[Freegis-list] gis meeting

[Paolo Cavallini]

At 10:28, lunedì 30 maggio 2005, Francois Badet has probably written:
> Hi Paolo,
>
> It looks like a very interesting experience to have on the one hand the
> major GIS players and to demonstrate on the other hand the technical
> capabilities of available Open Source solutions.
>
> In your opinion what do the major GIS players mean when they say that
> the presence (and expected increase) of Open Source is positive ? Do
> they see some opportunities for their business ? Don't they see some
> clear threats for their current business model ?

I think they just had to admit it. It does not seem they are embracing GFOSS 
in any way.

> Also, you mention that Esri claims to offer "guarantee" but that the
> public pointed out that it is not true. I would be interested to know
> what the public did say. I suspect that some participant mentioned some
> difficulties in their  customer-provider relationnship with Esri. Am I
> wrong ?
The public asked whether esri guarantee that the software is bug-free, and 
whether they are liable for any data loss. Of course esri had to admit their 
"guarantee" is only in VERY general terms (a large company will make a better 
product, and will remain forever). Overall, not very convincing for the 
general public, I think.

All the best.
pc
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