In the short run, yes.
In the long run, tho, no. I don't think so. Just a guess.
Since .Net will dramatically increase the need for outside consultants, such news from Gartner warms my heart.
In the short run, yes.
In the long run, tho, no. I don't think so. Just a guess.
Agreed. .Net will eventually reduce the need for outside consultants, like myself.
But, history tells me that shortly after Microsoft gets .Net to that point, they will discontinue support for it, in favor of some new buggy product that will create even more need for my consulting services. They will continue to release broken, buggy and/or less than fully functional products that are incompatible with prior products. They will eventually fix those products just before the replacement product is to be released. That's how they make their money. There is no indication that Microsoft has any intention of changing that development policy. After all, that policy is what put them where they are.
That's why I am thoroughly convinced that hanging on to Microsoft's coat tails will continue to make consultants like me rich, for many years to come.