[AccessD] Webmatrix 2

Jim - I hear you, but still....I don't understand the business driver here.
What doe this giveaway provide them with as far as offsetting compensation
in the long run ?
I know with the open source model, the money is in the support.
Is that the same in this case ?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-
> bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence
> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 3:31 PM
> To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving'
> Subject: Re: [AccessD] Webmatrix 2
>
>
> It is free so you will use it for development and eventually use the
> rest of
> Microsoft tools. Also MS is using Google's burnt earth policy of
> creating
> free applications that effectively eliminate competition in their area
> of
> focus.
>
> It is also a very smart long term business plan; don't go for the quick
> buck
> but go for long-term customer commitment and loyalty which will net far
> more
> in five to ten years. How much better way to attract more developers?
>
> That's my guess.
>
> I will definitely be looking closer at this product so their plan is
> working.
>
> Jim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Mark Simms
> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 7:11 AM
> To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving'
> Subject: [AccessD] Webmatrix 2
>
> Anyone using it ?
> Why is it "free" ?
> http://www.devproconnections.com/article/web-development/reconsidering-
> webma
> trix-web-development-144485
>
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