Bill Arnold wrote: >> OTOH I'm into Python, not because VFP is dead (at >> my working place I am only authorized to program VFP) but BECAUSE I > LOVE >> the bloody language. After tasting Python I just couldn't be thrilled > at doing >> something with VFP. And I think that if you tried it, the same might >> happen to you. > > I haven't said anything about Python because I don't know enough to > comment. I am taking all that's said to heart. > >> As for the business side of the issue... if your apps are relatively >> well coded you shouldn't have too much of a hassle porting >> them. > > I never liked LOC valuations because they are so arguable, but > nevertheless it's still possible to obtain a number (total project cost > / lines of code) using it. I've heard numbers from others that range > from $5/LOC up, but taking the lowest number I've heard, $5, then 5 * > 300,000 = $ 1.5 million. I would say, all arguments considered, that is > a reasonable number. > > Now, let's say that in the very best, ideal circumstances, which never > happens, another re-write would cost a fraction of that number, say > 1/5th, that's in the ballpark of $ 300,000. > > It will be a cold day in Hell when I throw another $300k+++ into yet > another re-write. I'll take my chances and see what our world looks like > in 7 years. I'm willing to bet that I'm not crazy and more and better > options will emerge. > > >> Or you could keep the old apps and do every new development in >> Python. But hey, I just love the language so my view is obviously > biased. > > I do hear you, but do you hear me? >
Yes, Bill, I do. And I think it's a wise business decision on your part not to want to invest all that money in a re-write. That's why I suggested you might apply new technologies (i.e. Python, .Net, or whatever) only to new apps. That way if/when you are forced to a re-write you'll already have tested solutions in the new technology and the re-write will be smoother. Then again, it's not my place to tell you how to manage your business, I don't own one to start with, so.... just chatting on an interesting issue (I know that to you it's more than just interesting). _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
