RE: Open Source vs RPG XML Suite

["Selders, Vince E" <VESelders@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I am a novice, I lurk here more than anything, so I'm finally taking the opportunity to throw my 2 cents in.  I too work for a company that requires support and prefers a formal "handshake" or contract.  However, after seeing the capabilities of HTTPAPI and the availability of this particular forum, I've been able to implement projects.  I've emailed questions and have been received a ton of help.  There's been a few times that someone has side-barred me for the sake of everyone else and given me invaluable information to achieve my goal.

With that said, The RPG XML Suite a valid option, and I've demo'd it and been able to talk directly with Aaron Bartell to walk me through set up and design.  There's a ton of tutorials and examples to help you get going.  I certainly do not mean to downplay the pay-for-play at all.  It can be crucial if you find yourself in a particular dilemma which requires immediate response and guidance.  

Ultimately we've gone with HTTPAPI, mainly because of the speed of response from the mailing list and the wealth of support from peers.  Once we got through proof-of-concept, which required much help from this distribution list, we found a level of confidence that fit our needs well.  There are no dumb questions, and when I've asked something that was, perhaps, a little out of the realm of this forum, someone has always been there to field my questions, as I said, sometimes off line via personal email or phone call.  Luckily, none of the issues we've ever had were show stoppers and we simply haven't had the need for immediate response (knock on wood).  But, this forum has been a godsend, and I would rank it high among any other paid support we have.  Personally I hope someday I can jump in and be there when somebody else needs help, so far, I simply read whatever comes up and try to store it for future reference.

Vince Selders

-----Original Message-----
From: ftpapi-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ftpapi-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Julio Cabrera
Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 8:27
To: HTTPAPI and FTPAPI Projects
Subject: Open Source vs RPG XML Suite



Scott:

I consume internal web services in RPG using your LIBHHTP library, and
they work very well. The issue is that because your tool is an open
source do not have support, this look to be a big deal for the
management of my company, and the ask me to look to a software called
RPG XML Suite.
Did you hear about this software?, what is the difference between your
tool and theirs (support aside)?.
Can somebody give me an idea how good is this software? Does anybody
have a review that I can trust?

Regards,

Julio
  

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