[Info-vax] Any stronger versions of the LMF planned ?, was: Re: LMF Licence Generator Code

[Arne Vajhøj]

On 8/8/2021 1:56 PM, Dave Froble wrote:
> Quite often I wonder about people's motivations.
> 
> One thought is the benefits, and to whom, of suggesting changing of 
> applications and systems.
> 
> For a company, running computer systems is a cost, not a profit, in most 
> cases.  So, spending more money to make a change may or may not be in 
> the company's best interest.  Usually it is not.
> 
> However, looking at the employees, what is the benefit to them?  More 
> work?  Enhancing their resume?
> 
> Enhancing a resume does nothing for the current employer.  It is 
> harmful, since the employees may be suggesting unneeded work, and costs, 
> and to quite likely leave the company when a better offer is obtained, 
> perhaps because of the enhanced resume.
> 
> I question the motivations ....

Everybody is trying to maximize their own benefits.

Some employees may be looking to get something more widely used
on their resume for future career purposes and push for change.

Some employees may be push back on change because it may
change their status from expert in the old technology to beginner
in the new technology.

Vendors of the old technology (if such still exist) will
want to keep the customer.

Vendors of the new technology will want to get a new
customer.

Various consultants will want to make money making
recommendations.

Somebody in the company leadership will need to
analyze all the different input and decide what is
best for the company.

Arne