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Independent Software Vendors Get Organized

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the with-duct-tape-and-baling-wire dept.

joshorion writes "The Organization of Independent Software Vendors has just launched with the purpose of helping the community create and market their independent software. Experts contribute helpful articles, and members can make use of the forums. The site is sponsored by many notable companies, primarily CoffeeCup, but also CNet, Tucows, VanDyke, and Lunarpages."

3 of 47 comments (clear)

  1. It's about damn time. by Mikachu · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Finally. This should have been created a long time ago. Independent software companies have it really hard; it's difficult to compete with the big corporations, who have enough money to control the market through advertising and teaming with other companies to monopolize. This should be a good start at fighting back.

    Good idea, I think.

  2. OISV by William+Robinson · · Score: 4, Interesting
    The logo of the OISV is a brand of a professional in the software industry and can be trusted wherever it is displayed.

    How are they going to achieve this? Will there be evaluation of companies?

    The mission statement looks kool, but does not explain WTF 'independent' means. Am I qualified if I am running a startup?

    End of the day,seems to be a good effort to bring quality software to us.

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    hilarious
  3. Re:Watch these folks carefully! by caseydk · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Some estimates say that as much as 90-95% of software development is used 100% in house and will never even be seen - let alone used - by anyone else. From all the custom apps that I've built in various jobs, this feels right, but I have nothing to back it up.

    Disclaimer... I guess I'm technically a charter member of OSIV.