[Info-vax] The real problem that needs solving to grow VMS

[Andy Burns]

Simon Clubley wrote:

> Arne Vajhøj wrote:
>
>> if the goal is the more realistic VMS-Linux 1%-99%, then it is a lot
>> easier. Some decision makers will be willing to look at less common
>> alternatives. Some decision makers will have had a recent bad experience 
>> with Linux.
>
> Arne is thinking like an engineer with an emotional attachment to VMS.
> He needs to start thinking like a manager, who doesn't care what it says
> on the box, but has a decision to make about which system to buy.
> That manager is going to choose the safest option for them

And especially if they've had a recent bad experience with Linux, there's no way 
they're going to take a chance on VMS at that point.