[OGo-Discuss] Re: [OGo-Users] Some impressions and comments about OGo

Chris H discuss@opengroupware.org
Sun, 9 Dec 2007 15:19:08 -0500


On Sunday 09 December 2007 03:08:43 pm Adam Tauno WIlliams wrote:

> Yes, I've been to presentations by Digium (they aren't that far from
> here).  I'm certain that professional services is the bulk of their
> revenue.  But I still don't think groupware and PBX are comparable
> markets.

Professional services have the highest return of any services offered. Thats 
rather a well established model. 
 
> Mmmm, I'm not so sure.  I think most sites that buy instead of build buy
> a solution lock-stock-and-barrell;  most "real" Asterisk installations
> are not white box.  But anyway, it is beside the point.

No I wasn't referring to white boxes, rather to card offerings. 

> Customized configurations, yes.  If you've ever dealt with the dialpan
> of a PBX at a site with > 100 people..... yep, I'd pay somebody to do
> that. :)

Im still scratch my hair....whats left of it that is.....:) 

> And it is Open Source, so anyone is free to pick up the ball...

Yes but..:) IMHO its always best to either work along side or fully support 
the initial project as its a far more productive use of resources. Or did I 
misunderstand your point Adam? 

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/ch