11
Right. People shouldn't get XOOPS because it is XOOPS. They should get it because it fulfils their needs.
License fees is one thing to consider, when looking at solutions, but there are so many other things to consider:
- Vendor lock-in
- Support
- Development and customisations
- Compatibility with current work processes
And although it is brightening on the support front, there are still too few consultancy companies with XOOPS expertise who can build modules and themes for them.
I firmly believe that XOOPS can be a good solution for most companies, but it depends on what they need. If they want a turnkey solution that just has to be plugged in and can then be configured to do whatever they want, XOOPS may not be the answer for them.
But if they want a flexible solution that they can either educate current IT staff or hire consultants to develop customised modules and theme for, XOOPS is one of the best and easiest systems to use.
"When you can flatten entire cities at a whim, a tendency towards quiet reflection and seeing-things-from-the-other-fellow's-point-of-view is seldom necessary."
Cusix Software