6 May
1998
6 May
'98
3:55 a.m.
You know, this idea makes sense. But have a feeling that most
product managers (the guys most in the position to make these
decisions) are so far removed from the product, so intimidated by
the almighty 'Company Policy (tm)', (not to mention hair being way,
way too pointy) that even this will not get consideration.
Just my $0.02
I understand the economic logic of no longer
supporting products
that aren't being sold (aren't making money) and that are deemed
obsolete by being two generations behind today's products. But
at that point, the company has decided that any ill will caused
by this decision isn't worth the cost or aggravation of continued
support. Certainly some companies turn over continued support
to third parties - when the third party thinks there's some money
in it. But what about a non-profit organization for products that
absolutely no one wants to support? Just send them the docs
and let them archive them. Companies donate old office equipment
to good causes, why not old docs or source code?
- John
Jefferson Computer Museum <http://www.threedee.com/jcm>