[ic] Changing software

DB interchange-users@icdevgroup.org
Mon Dec 9 08:28:01 2002


> Hi, I think this should be of great interest. 
>  I've been trying for over two years to get Interchange to work in my virtual Unix host.  It dosn't.  I've asked for help here a several times,  
> with the result of no response or a general hint of "read X".  I've seen others ask for help, the results are an occasional hint, usually nothing.  
> I've been using Solena webstore with no problems, but wanted to upgrade to a higher level of software.
>     My website host worked many hours trying to get Interchange to work, without success.  They used to run the predecessor to 
> Interchange.  But after spending many hours trying to get Interchange to work, gave up.
>   Because of the problems I had, I finally was given a new free help.  My website host offered free, yes free Miva.  I checked around and 
> found other hosts giving the same free deal.  Why, I don't know, maybe it is because Interchange is free and they are fighting back.
>   What I do know is that I and others gave up on Interchange, even though I consider it a great product and wished I could use it.  How to 
> use it in my environment, which is common (virtual Unix host), was never explained, or even successfullly helped by redhat, interchange, 
> interchange experts.
>   So it is with deep regret, I have to quit spending hours and hours each week trying to get Interchange to work.  I am changing my website 
> over to Miva.  
> Bruce  www.grandpastamps.com
> 
> Bruce

Why not switch to a hosting provider that offers explicit support for IC 
- there are many out there. With miva you're giving up flexibility... 
sounds like you know that IC really is better.

DB