Re: [school-discuss] more about sif

[David Bucknell <david@members.iteachnet.org>]

Ok, if you guys say it's better to stay out, then we'll stay out -- if you're
sure. I believe, however, that you hit the nail on the head for the motivation
behind SIF when you said the following: "The real problem in writing the
software is the variance in how things are
> done school to school...."

David
Quoting Les Richardson <les@celery.richtech.ca>:

> Hi,
> 
> I write and have written admin software. I agree with Mike; go ahead and
> focus on your own needs and get or make some software that you can have
> some control over (ie. source). Forget about "runnin' with the big boys".
> 
> Let's face it...the administrative needs of most schools is SIMPLE. It's
> not complicated stuff to write. Pick yer technology and write it. Keep it
> simple and focus on flexibility of data structure and design.
> 
> The real problem in writing the software is the variance in how things are
> done school to school....
> 
> Les Richardson
> Open Admin for Schools


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