Windows7 Compatible for filePro

[Bob Rasmussen]

On Thu, 1 Apr 2010, Fairlight wrote:

> I see no reason to figuratively kick Rasmussen in the nuts.  Let each
> vendor play to their own strengths.  Especially when -somehow- that cost
> would have to be passed on to the user anyway...it makes no sense to have
> fP-Tech even try to roll in the package into their own.  The only real case
> for doing so is the convenience of a one stop shop.  In this case, I don't
> think it's worth harming a developer over the issue.  A bonus of keeping
> things separate is that it keeps costs -down- for those that don't need the
> features in the first place.

Actually, I would be open to selling mass licensing rights for Print 
Wizard to FP Technologies, and wrote to them proposing this some time in 
the past (and received no response). I think it could be a win-win-win 
situation; to wit:

* Prevalence of Windows-only printers is increasing, thus magnifying the 
shortcomings in filePro's current offerings.

* Making Print Wizard a part of every filePro license spreads the cost a 
great deal.

* This could form the basis of a major upgrade for fP, so they could sell 
upgrades.

* We could better integrate filePro and Print Wizard, thus reducing hassle 
for installers and users.

* I could train FP tech support people, and offload some support.

* A concentrated user base would focus our enhancement efforts on things 
of most use to FP users.

* Users would get a vast array of new capabilities.

* We'd make money :-)

Regards,
....Bob Rasmussen,   President,   Rasmussen Software, Inc.

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