On Thu, 4 Jul 2002 18:40:43 -0400, you wrote: >Convert to Delphi. It should not be a major task. What a waste of time as a speculative development to persuade an ignorant customer... >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Mike Singer" >To: >Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2002 6:29 PM >Subject: [OT]: Client, who absolutely trusts in Delphi. > > >> Hi, PICLIST members! >> I need an advice on marketing, if possible, >> please. >> I've developed software for small to middle >> companies manufacturing plastic and aluminium >> windows. The software, written in _MS_VB_, >> enables them to draw windows on PC monitor, >> calculate all parameters of all components, print >> them, calculate price, stock support and so on. >> The program is installed and worked >> successfully in some companies for 1 to 4 years. >> Now I have new potential client. He saw the >> program working. But, being a boss a little, he >> grasped nothing (post soviet specific). For >> computer related questions he has employee, >> who proudly calls himself a programmer. >> He didn't see my program, moreover he even >> has no intentions to see it on his computer, since >> he is absolutely convinced of Delphi being the >> only real instrument to develop software with. >> So the question is: What should I do to sell them >> my programm? I can't name them other clients, >> satisfied with my programm, by the way. >> Any ideas, please. Any similar experience? >> (Humour & sarcasm of any kind are always >> welcome. Jinx, no biped SPDTs, jumping as >> kangaroo are in sight. ) >> >> Mike. Ukraine. >> >> -- >> http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! >> email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body >> >> -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body