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due diligence

Executives have to have their IT folks at least look at alternatives to Microsoft Office 2007, which is itself a version 1.0 and owing to that has inherent risk. The move from Microsoft Office 2003 requires retraining because Microsoft Office 2007 has a very different user interface. So due diligence requires more than just a cursory review followed by a check to Microsoft.

The cost benefit analysis requires a study - like use to be done to compare Microsoft Office to WordPerfect Office to Lotus Notes Office. I think all three of those plus Open Office/ Star Office (Google's Offering) is required for due diligence. Factor in a need for standard's compliance and any executive without such a study supporting the decision for Microsoft office should be looked at as if he/she were influence peddled or negligent. In either case they should not be decision makers at public corporations, charities or government organizations.

Posted by: mighetto   Posted on: 09/12/07 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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