Re: [LUG] Comments on Opensource solution providers

[Rick Timmis <rick@xxxxxxxx>]

Kai Hendry wrote:

> On Wed, Apr 30, 2003 at 10:22:35 +0100, Rick Timmis wrote:
>  
>
> > Well that is what I have been doing. I would like to introduce you to 
> > http://www.sttechnology.co.uk
> > ST Technology (Super Tramp Technology or Straight Talking Technology) is 
> >    
>
> Thats great news. I like the name. Power to the people. :)
>
> The website needs some work. I see you've probably done it under
> Windows. The menu does not work very well, consider a list styled with
> CSS. Try comply and validate to XHTML 1.1.
The web site has been done using Dreamweaver.
Menu's not working ??
I have no problems in Mozilla 1.3, Nutscrape or Infernal Exploiter 6

> The text should be better laid out. No one read blocks like there are
> in:
> http://www.sttechnology.co.uk/services.htm
Now im not sure I agree with you hear, but... we have a lady at super 
tramp who has is well qualified in english lit and language. She will be 
reviewing the site shortly and her word is Law.

> Use bulleted lists again to put ideas into digestible bite sizes.
>
> Maybe just run movable type or plone or something?
>
>
>
> And for something a little different:
>
> I was thinking it would be a good idea to draw up a some sort of code of
> conduct for Linux solution providers.
>
> The main problem with software solution providers is that they try lock
> the customer into their solution. With opensource based solutions this
> can be different, but it needs a little work still on documentation
> standards.
>
> Anyway a code of conduct of some sort laying down some guidelines for
> such practises would be something at least I would like to see. Anyone
> heard or seen of one already?
>
> This 'code of conduct' (better name required) basically would allow
> competition. Those who see this as a bad thing are in trouble. This is
> what capitalism is about, and it should be promoted, and I am sure
> customers will also see this as an attractive quality.
Code of Conduct.

We do not insist on support or maintenance contracts and we do not tie 
clients into agreements or any kind of covert locking agreements. Infact 
we do just the opposite.

Our code of conduct is:-

Create Satisfied customers by offering 1st class customer service, 
Straight Talking unbiased advice and Solutions that really work.

The way I see it that ought to do it ;-)

> Best of luck,
> -Kai
>  


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