On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 4:13 PM, aki <aki275@gmail.com> wrote:
the thread, if the under-lying base is frameworks/platforms/languages, then there are no issues. We must separate these issues and as a further example say between someone selling an FOSS ERP ( a VAT module developed locally ) or MS ERP ( setting a small script to change VAT paarmeters ) are still competition to local developers/companies who could be using under-lying base frameworks/platforms/languages to create a kenyan/localised ERP.
you cant separate the 2 issues as they are not mutually exclusive. someone building their own ERP is probably also selling a FOSS erp with some locally developed modules since the domain knowledge separating the two is not much. to take your "used imported cars" vs "locally assembled imported cars" -- the same mechanic can clearly fix or service either car.