Re: What really killed WebDNA?

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2007


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texte = Hi, I've been wondering the same thing for a long time, as I am converting a site from WebDNA to PHP and upgrading the site. Seeing that SM isn't updating their software, I personally think that WebDNA would have been great if it was kept up to date or as Dan says sell it to someone who does give a shit or open source it. Chris. -----Original Message----- From: WebDNA Talk [mailto:WebDNA-Talk@talk.smithmicro.com] On Behalf Of Dan Strong Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 10:11 PM To: WebDNA Talk Subject: Re: What really killed WebDNA? Funny, I had an IT person ask me yesterday why WebDNA didn't make it (after showing him 36 lines of asp.NET code vs. one line of WebDNA to do the same thing), and I said "bad marketing". I really wish SMSI would open source it too, or, failing that, sell it to someone who gives a shit. -Dan On Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:42:03 -0500 "Will Starck" wrote: > Hello- > > So, I've finally come to terms with the fact that WebDNA died round about > 2004 give or take a few days. > > Aside from the fact that SMSI was always a terrible fit for this product (my > apologies SM, but it's true), I've often wondered-what exactly was it that > killed WebDNA (btw, I always hated that name)? > > I've always been curious about that question. > > Was there a technical reason (i.e. inability to integrate it to emerging web > development trends, lack of new potential features that would justify > further upgrade cycles) or did SM just lose interest, or is/are there some > other reason(s)? > > I'd be interested in your theories - is there any reason to push for an open > source version, or should this dead horse stay dead because it is > irrelevant? > > Your long suffering friend, > > Will Starck > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > 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 > Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
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Hi, I've been wondering the same thing for a long time, as I am converting a site from WebDNA to PHP and upgrading the site. Seeing that SM isn't updating their software, I personally think that WebDNA would have been great if it was kept up to date or as Dan says sell it to someone who does give a shit or open source it. Chris. -----Original Message----- From: WebDNA Talk [mailto:WebDNA-Talk@talk.smithmicro.com] On Behalf Of Dan Strong Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 10:11 PM To: WebDNA Talk Subject: Re: What really killed WebDNA? Funny, I had an IT person ask me yesterday why WebDNA didn't make it (after showing him 36 lines of asp.NET code vs. one line of WebDNA to do the same thing), and I said "bad marketing". I really wish SMSI would open source it too, or, failing that, sell it to someone who gives a shit. -Dan On Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:42:03 -0500 "Will Starck" wrote: > Hello- > > So, I've finally come to terms with the fact that WebDNA died round about > 2004 give or take a few days. > > Aside from the fact that SMSI was always a terrible fit for this product (my > apologies SM, but it's true), I've often wondered-what exactly was it that > killed WebDNA (btw, I always hated that name)? > > I've always been curious about that question. > > Was there a technical reason (i.e. inability to integrate it to emerging web > development trends, lack of new potential features that would justify > further upgrade cycles) or did SM just lose interest, or is/are there some > other reason(s)? > > I'd be interested in your theories - is there any reason to push for an open > source version, or should this dead horse stay dead because it is > irrelevant? > > Your long suffering friend, > > Will Starck > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > 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 > Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ "Chris Moore"

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