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Re: Harris seems to be deemphasizing IDL [message #94402 is a reply to message #94401]

Wed, 10 May 2017 12:20

laura.hike
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On Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 4:38:52 AM UTC-7, David Grier wrote:
> I just watched the video that Harris emailed to their customers to introduce
> their new website. It doesn't mention IDL even once.
> Instead it calls out "ENVI, Jagwire, Geiger-mode LiDAR ... and more."
>
> This lack of emphasis is consistent with IDL's placement on the
> updated web site. It's nowhere near the front page.
>
> Compare that to the MathWorks website that trumpets the many benefits
> of matlab and Simulink on the front page. This might not seem to be
> a fair comparison because matlab is MathWorks' main product, whereas
> IDL appears to play a smaller role for Harris.
>
> Regardless of the explanation, it would be good for the continued
> viability of IDL as a programming platform if Harris could find a way
> to make it seem more ... important.

Hear, hear!

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		Harris seems to be deemphasizing IDL By: dg86 on Wed, 10 May 2017 04:38
		Re: Harris seems to be deemphasizing IDL By: laura.hike on Wed, 10 May 2017 12:20
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