Re:New Licensing Scheme Just Another Licensing 6.0
Posted by: Anonymous Coward
on September 18, 2003 03:25 PM
The other thing that strikes me about this scheme is the re-centralization of data, resources, and control. This was very characteristic of a time not too long ago when companies relied almost exclusively on data centers and dumb terminals. While the terminals in this case aren't exactly "dumb" since the the processing occurs locally, it definitely diminishes the relative autonomy that has existed for the past 20 years or so. Companies may save some cash over the current arrangement, but I'd venture to say that there may be other, less visible costs - reduced flexibility for one.
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Re:New Licensing Scheme Just Another Licensing 6.0
Posted by: Anonymous Coward on September 18, 2003 03:25 PMThe other thing that strikes me about this scheme is the re-centralization of data, resources, and control. This was very characteristic of a time not too long ago when companies relied almost exclusively on data centers and dumb terminals. While the terminals in this case aren't exactly "dumb" since the the processing occurs locally, it definitely diminishes the relative autonomy that has existed for the past 20 years or so. Companies may save some cash over the current arrangement, but I'd venture to say that there may be other, less visible costs - reduced flexibility for one.
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