How does SaaS affect us?

[howdab2]

Thomas,

was just reading this article and wasn't sure what SaaS
was, then looked it up.. and wondered if/how this would affect us a developers,
software creators, etc..

http://www.site-reference.com/articles/General/Will-Your-SaaS-Agreement-be-Unenforceable-for-a-Users-Lack-of-Contracting-Authority.html

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=QZZ&rlz=1R1GGGL_en___US335&defl=en&q=define:SaaS&sa=X&ei=EKkXTNrBLIH-8AbL7YzwCA&ved=0CB4QkAE


Looked relative to what we do, so thought i would pass it on, get some thoughts, etc...

[TigerSoftware]

Thomas,

was just reading this article and wasn't sure what SaaS
was, then looked it up.. and wondered if/how this would affect us a developers,
software creators, etc..

http://www.site-reference.com/articles/General/Will-Your-SaaS-Agreement-be-Unenforceable-for-a-Users-Lack-of-Contracting-Authority.html

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=QZZ&rlz=1R1GGGL_en___US335&defl=en&q=define:SaaS&sa=X&ei=EKkXTNrBLIH-8AbL7YzwCA&ved=0CB4QkAE


Looked relative to what we do, so thought i would pass it on, get some thoughts, etc...


It really shouldn't affect us at all.

Most SaaS are web bases applications. We can do the same with desktop software. It is just a pricing model.

While the internet has come a long way, I don't see it replacing desktop software like we create. At least, any time soon. There is a lot of power at affordable prices when purchasing computers these days. That allows use better and more usable tools on the desktop that can't be replaced with the web.

I do see desktop software being more interactive with the internet which is exactly where we are going with TSmaker.


Thomas