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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Following on from previous posts regarding
functionality within Win-test and the development cycle, I further add support
to the product roadmap and strategy.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'd rather have a product that does 75% of what I
need 100% of the time, </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>than a product that does
100% of what I need 75% of the time.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Although not overflowing with bells and whistles,
the great strengths of Win-test are its usability and its stability. This
comes through the developers having a clear vision about what they want the
product to be and not jumping to fulfill every request that comes
in. Personally I would not support the open source route -
that could lead to a situation where the software looses its simplicity and
its robustness due to interface complexity and a more frequent change
cycle. Actually that reminds me of another logging program that's
available.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Also, its quite clear on the web site that payment
for the Win-Test license goes towards contest activities - not in the pockets of
the developers.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>So for me, carry on as you are guys. For the 25% of
time when Win-Test doesn't fill my needs, I have found alternative
solutions. For the 75% of the time that Win-Test DOES suit my needs, there is no
better product.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>John G4IRN</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>IT Manager @</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> TZ5A - CQWW CW M/M 2006 (third place, world)
using Win-Test</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>3X5A - CQWW CW M/M 2007 (first place, world) using
Win-Test</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>3X5A - CQWW CW M/M 2008 (second?, world) using
Win-Test</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>PS - note that you don't need ESM to come
world-first (or second, or third)</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>.</FONT></DIV>
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