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Did it occur to anyone that OR has it's hands full with WOW, TS2000a-z, ,
y2k, and now a new I-net service? I expect that they don't need (can't
handle) another iron in the fire.
Brent
> The other reason is that with the acquisition of WOW and their data feed,
> that Omega wants to own that end too. Everything will be proprietary
Omega.
> Opening up the API is not consistent with their own the world strategy.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: The Funkhousers [mailto:l-funkho@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 9:55 AM
> To: M. Simms
> Cc: Omega List; Larry Wright; Code List
> Subject: Re: Rollover workarounds for TS?
>
>
> An understanding of the "why" of this is easy to understand when you
realize
> that OR receives a "royalty" from the data providors who have an
authorized
> interface with OR products.
>
> We not only pay for the programs, we pay everytime we access data, but of
> course
> that is not disclosed BEFORE we buy.!!!
>
> "M. Simms" wrote:
>
> > Gang -
> > the answer to the issue of being able to do fancy things with the data
> > server have been answered below...
> > see the "attitude" in-effect at Omega.
> > We are TOTALLY locked-out of doing anything related to the data
> > platform.....unless you can get the highest level of approval....from
"you
> > know who".
> >
> > Mr. Simms,
> >
> > Our development contracts with existing data providers prohibits us from
> > designing or providing technology for our products to interface with
> > competing data platforms. Because of this, distribution of the
sub-server
> > API is regulated by our Corporate Development office, and they select
> which
> > companies are granted licenses for this API.
> >
> > They are currently not accepting any new applicants at this time, so we
> > unfortuneately, cannot accomodate your request.
> >
> > Kind Regards,
> >
> > Omega Research Inc.
> >
>
>
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