Troublemaker, I don't quite know where you get this from:
"IBM have said (as I understand) they are no longer developing /supporting but only offering limited support on future 'Lotus' products then you have to listen."
This seems pretty strange when the there is a clear product message coming out of IBM regarding the next release of Notes and beyond, and they have just announced a new version of Lotus Sametime, as well as developing substantial new products under the Lotus Workplace brand. Lotus & it's software are very alive and well within IBM and the marketplace. Maybe you should stop talking to your mate who worked at IBM years ago, and head over to IBM's site, or read tech news sites to see what's really going on today.
Don't get me wrong either - I'm not an evangalist. While I make a living of Notes/Domino I have been actively extending my skills into new fields which are compatible with other environments - which is mostly while I still read this site - for the insight into Ajax, PHP, Ruby etc. There's nothing wrong with broadening one's skill set, in fact, you're pretty crazy if you don't.
It's another thing altogether to spread "FUD" when clearly your information is several years old.
Troublemaker, I don't quite know where you get this from:
"IBM have said (as I understand) they are no longer developing /supporting but only offering limited support on future 'Lotus' products then you have to listen."
This seems pretty strange when the there is a clear product message coming out of IBM regarding the next release of Notes and beyond, and they have just announced a new version of Lotus Sametime, as well as developing substantial new products under the Lotus Workplace brand. Lotus & it's software are very alive and well within IBM and the marketplace. Maybe you should stop talking to your mate who worked at IBM years ago, and head over to IBM's site, or read tech news sites to see what's really going on today.
Don't get me wrong either - I'm not an evangalist. While I make a living of Notes/Domino I have been actively extending my skills into new fields which are compatible with other environments - which is mostly while I still read this site - for the insight into Ajax, PHP, Ruby etc. There's nothing wrong with broadening one's skill set, in fact, you're pretty crazy if you don't.
It's another thing altogether to spread "FUD" when clearly your information is several years old.