The Speedware Designer developer interface is far superior to anything Cognos
ever had. And that is a fact!

"Penney, John" wrote:

> My Dear Jon:
>
> Your opinion "far superior product to Cognos" is subjective and not
> supported by fact. I've dealt with Powerhouse before it was called
> Powerhouse and Cognos before it was Cognos (Quasar Systems) and a finer
> product and group of admittedly technical staff I have yet to find. This
> after 31 years in the business. And I worked with Speedware in the mid to
> late 80's...Please...
>
> John M  Penney
> Department of Licensing
> State of Washington
> Olympia, WA
> (360)664-1392
> (360)586-1919 (Fax)
> [log in to unmask]
> "Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my employer..."
>
> > ----------
> > From:         Jon Temple[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > Reply To:     Jon Temple
> > Sent:         Wednesday, May 24, 2000 8:20 AM
> > To:   [log in to unmask]
> > Subject:      Re: Help !!! with alternate Cognos
> >
> > In replying to myself here, received some letters aboout Speedware
> > which I know is a far superior product to Cognos, but the company I'm
> > with has a lot of applications in Cognos and I'm sure speedware can't
> > convert them.  If I'm wrong please tell me.  if  there are alternive
> > licensing from third party vendors would be the easiest.
> >
> > Please reply to [log in to unmask]
> >
> > Thanks again
> >
> >
> > In article <[log in to unmask]>,
> >   Jon Temple <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > >  I work for a new, but large company and Cognos is trying to screw
> > > financially with a change in their licensing contract.
> > >
> > > We are desperatly looking for:
> > > 1. Another product which can replace it so we can tell them to screw
> > > off.
> > > 2. Third part vendors who can provide licensing that is not as
> > > prohibitive as going to Cognos directly.
> > >
> > > If you have any knowledge of this, PLEASE e-mail me immeidatly at
> > > [log in to unmask] or even call me at 719-522-8583.  This is very
> > > important to us.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > --
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Jon Temple
> > >
> > > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> > > Before you buy.
> > >
> >
> > --
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jon Temple
> >
> >
> > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> > Before you buy.
> >

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