Hi Guys,

I thought Richard catches the essence of my thoughts on KiXtart. KiXtart attracts users because it is free, less threatening then the others options, the learning curve for newbees is short & not very steep, yet it has an incredible depth that allows programmers to constantly grow in their capabilities. KiXtart is not a black box & that is one of its chief attractions. Any untrained fool (we are all fools when we start out) can start KiXtarting & do some amazing things during their first week on the job.

As on aside, in my workplace we almost exclusively use Microsoft software (with the principle exception of SAS) & our IT people would never think of using KiXtart. We use Microsoft’s enterprise scripting tools. Of course, the prerequisite for using this solution is big bucks plus an IT staff highly trained in the use of Microsoft’s enterprise tools. I can attest that this solution generates a highly efficient system. The basic system maintenance tools & the OS are totally inaccessible to the 6000 plus users. In some ways, the enterprise solution is like using the subway (it is highly efficient yet beyond the commuters capability to affect) while KiXtart is like commuting with one's own car (it is less efficient, more prone to problems & more costly but it is highly adaptable to ones needs).

Trying to convert cars into subways is rarely a good idea.

I was just passing through & I couldn’t resist putting in my 2¢.

Edited by Shawn (2005-08-13 06:21 PM)