Re: Smith Micro - no competition
This WebDNA talk-list message is from 2000
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texte = I am new to this list as well as to WebCatalog. It's easy to bash SM and say that they are trying to compete with us but I don't think it is in their best interest. What they are doing is creating a demand for their product and our services. No one company can be the single source for everyone who wants to work with WebCatalog. There will always be people who don't want to work with SM for a variety of reasons whether it is because they want to work with someone in their geographic area or they prefer a smaller company where they can get more personalized attention. There are also going to be those accounts that are not financially attractive to SM but will be to smaller firms such as ourselves. Look at how Microsoft has created a market for their software and given MCSEs the ability to charge a premium for their services. Don't you think that if WebCatalog becomes a household name those of you who are experienced in WebDNA and have build sites using WebCatalog will be in demand and will be able to charge more for you services?Lastly I think that the people who work with the product everyday and have a practical knowledge of how it works can provide the best solutions to problems that arise. This talk list should be used to share knowledge among professional developers so that we can further our knowledge and learn from each others experience. By doing this we increase the value our customers receive from us as well as the fees we can charge.Nicholas Carretta-----Original Message----- From: WebCatalog Talk [mailto:WebDNA-Talk@talk.smithmicro.com]On Behalf Of Jeff Logan Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 11:58 AM To: WebDNA-Talk@talk.smithmicro.com Subject: Smith Micro - no competition Big deal if Smith Micro wants to do ecommerce business along with the rest of us. Do you not have enough faith in your own products and services? Is there not enough business to go around? I do have faith in my products and services, and I welcome Smith Micro into the business. This should helps all of us because they will see what changes need to be done to WebCat to better suit there needs are ours.Just my thoughts, Jeff Logan>I dont get it, what difference does who hosts the list make? > >The regular 'experts' on this list (and i thank god for them >every day) are the best support mech SM has currently for >webcat and TP etc as far as i can tell. > >if these non-paid experts provide help instead of SM for the >vast majority of webcat users, SM gets one hell of a benefit. >basically SM gets a free support department. > >so what difference does it make if the experts provide that >support here or on another list? SM still gets the benefit >of not having to support the product themselves. > >this leads to an ugly option: have the non-paid experts >stop providing help on any list and let SM be responsiable >for it all. > >i am not saying its a good idea, but where they give the support >seems to make little difference if you ask me, still the same >outcome for SM. > >blake > > > > > >Therio, Dale wrote the following, 1/25/00 11:32 AM: > >>I would be willing to host it on my CGatePro server. >> >>Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Best Regards >> >>Dale Therio >> >>Dresdner Kleinwort Benson Research >>Jürgen-Ponto-Platz, 1 >>Frankfurt, Germany >>+49 (0) 69 263 19977 - phone >>+49 (0) 69 263 11379 - fax >> >> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: The Mooseman [SMTP:frederickslists@mooseweb.com] >>> Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 17:25 >>> To: WebDNA-Talk@talk.smithmicro.com >>> Subject: Re: Meet your competition >>> >>> What about doing our own talk-help list and divorce it from SM >>> if they are going to work both sides of the street? > >------------------------------------------------------------- >Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. >To end your Mail problems go to
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I am new to this list as well as to WebCatalog. It's easy to bash SM and say that they are trying to compete with us but I don't think it is in their best interest. What they are doing is creating a demand for their product and our services. No one company can be the single source for everyone who wants to work with WebCatalog. There will always be people who don't want to work with SM for a variety of reasons whether it is because they want to work with someone in their geographic area or they prefer a smaller company where they can get more personalized attention. There are also going to be those accounts that are not financially attractive to SM but will be to smaller firms such as ourselves. Look at how Microsoft has created a market for their software and given MCSEs the ability to charge a premium for their services. Don't you think that if WebCatalog becomes a household name those of you who are experienced in WebDNA and have build sites using WebCatalog will be in demand and will be able to charge more for you services?Lastly I think that the people who work with the product everyday and have a practical knowledge of how it works can provide the best solutions to problems that arise. This Talk List should be used to share knowledge among professional developers so that we can further our knowledge and learn from each others experience. By doing this we increase the value our customers receive from us as well as the fees we can charge.Nicholas Carretta-----Original Message----- From: WebCatalog Talk [mailto:WebDNA-Talk@talk.smithmicro.com]On Behalf Of Jeff Logan Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 11:58 AM To: WebDNA-Talk@talk.smithmicro.com Subject: Smith Micro - no competition Big deal if Smith Micro wants to do ecommerce business along with the rest of us. Do you not have enough faith in your own products and services? Is there not enough business to go around? I do have faith in my products and services, and I welcome Smith Micro into the business. This should helps all of us because they will see what changes need to be done to WebCat to better suit there needs are ours.Just my thoughts, Jeff Logan>I dont get it, what difference does who hosts the list make? > >The regular 'experts' on this list (and i thank god for them >every day) are the best support mech SM has currently for >webcat and TP etc as far as i can tell. > >if these non-paid experts provide help instead of SM for the >vast majority of webcat users, SM gets one hell of a benefit. >basically SM gets a free support department. > >so what difference does it make if the experts provide that >support here or on another list? SM still gets the benefit >of not having to support the product themselves. > >this leads to an ugly option: have the non-paid experts >stop providing help on any list and let SM be responsiable >for it all. > >i am not saying its a good idea, but where they give the support >seems to make little difference if you ask me, still the same >outcome for SM. > >blake > > > > > >Therio, Dale wrote the following, 1/25/00 11:32 AM: > >>I would be willing to host it on my CGatePro server. >> >>Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Best Regards >> >>Dale Therio >> >>Dresdner Kleinwort Benson Research >>Jürgen-Ponto-Platz, 1 >>Frankfurt, Germany >>+49 (0) 69 263 19977 - phone >>+49 (0) 69 263 11379 - fax >> >> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: The Mooseman [SMTP:frederickslists@mooseweb.com] >>> Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 17:25 >>> To: WebDNA-Talk@talk.smithmicro.com >>> Subject: Re: Meet your competition >>> >>> What about doing our own talk-help list and divorce it from SM >>> if they are going to work both sides of the street? > >------------------------------------------------------------- >Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. >To end your Mail problems go to . > >This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to > the mailing list . >To unsubscribe, E-mail to: >To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > ------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to ------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to
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