I've got a major question...

[Jerry]

On Thu, 27 Jun 2019 11:37:12 +0100, Steve O'Hara-Smith stated:
>On Thu, 27 Jun 2019 11:03:40 +0200
>Polytropon <freebsd at edvax.de> wrote:
>
>> This is especially true when you need software for a special
>> purpose. Maybe I would call them "niche software", but it is
>> actually in heavy use, like accounting, payroll, time-work
>> management, or ticketing systems.  
>
>	Many many years ago the approach to choosing a computer system
>	went
>like this:
>
>1: Establish your requirements
>2: Find or commission software that best supports your requirements
>3: Select a platform that runs the software you selected
>4: Iterate round 2 and 3 to optimise cost/benefit
>
>	These days the common approach seems to be:
>
>1: Select platform by default
>2: Accept software on offer
>3: Adjust requirements and procedures to suit software
>4: Bitch when you find yourself locked in

I agree with all except #3 in the second set.

	sed 's/software/operating system/'

#4 is right on no matter what system you are utilizing.

-- 
Jerry
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