Re: [libreoffice-users] Re: When will be a Web-Version of OOo/LO available?

On 12/14/2011 02:35 PM, toki wrote:
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> On 14/12/11 16:19, David S. Crampton wrote:
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> > looking at web apps was PEOPLE; specifically problems with our in-house people.
> Migrating to the cloud hides the people problem.  It does not remove it.
> For sensitive data, the cloud merely compounds the issues.
+1, my main complaint about the "Cloud" is that it is a marketing term 
and refers to using:
a, server data storage with client applications
b. server data storage with server applications.

The first is implemented by many companies to varying degrees, data and 
documents can be shared by using a server while individuals work on a 
local copy with applications on their computers. Depending on how the 
sharing and integration is set up you may only need occasional access to 
the data server. If the data server goes down, you may be able to 
continue working.

The second is basically a return to the mainframe with dumb terminals. 
Those of us old enough to remember those days tend to shudder at this 
regression (or more accurately stupidity). You are totally dependent on 
the server/mainframe and the connection in addition to any local 
problems. Server or connection goes down you are contemplating your 
navel. Another problem with this model is there are finite limits to the 
number connections and it is possible (not necessarily likely) to be 
locked out due to all the connections being in use. I work on an online 
application and we have limited administrative/vpn logins available and 
periodically all the connections are taken.
> > this calls for LO to build a community of support people that can support small to medium sized 
> > businesses and avoid the>  siren call of M$ style big money and big ego.
> More specifically, what is needed is more than a theoretical business
> plan. A small, profitable organization (2-10 people) that provides paid
> support for LibO to SOHO and SMB organizations that can "show" other
> individuals and organizations the path:
> * Tier 1 support;
> * Tier 2 support;
> * Tier 3 support;
> * Tier 4 support;
>
> # What each tier includes;
> # How much to charge for each tier;
> # Charging on a per incident basis;
> # Contracts;
> # Etc;
>
> Does anybody know of anything along these lines, that was written
> specifically for FLOSS support?  The economics of FLOSS support, and
> non-FLOSS support are very different.
>
> jonathon
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