The Pie in the Sky Proposition
The Pie in the Sky Proposition is a very high (some have rightly called it ridiculous, but we are OK with that) set of criteria we use to measure the quality of software and applications.
Defining the Pie in the Sky Proposition
No software exists today which fulfills all our criteria for the perfect application, a perhaps none ever will. That said, we feel that by describing all of the qualities we seek and comparing them with the features of the software available today we will be able to more consistently identify good high quality usable software for ourselves and our users.
Universal Software, Setting the Bar High
In a nutshell we seek Universal Software* that is:
Accessible
Easy to use for all individuals (Yes, we really mean everyone!)
Available in the language of your choice
Affordable or free
Compatible
Runs on many devices
Runs on multiple operating systems such as Windows, OS X, Linux, Unix, Sun, Android ...
Allows you to export and import data from other programs without.
Fast and Light
No extra junk
Slim ware as apposed to bloat ware
Has Longterm Viability
It will be around later when you need it!
Non Intrusive
Protects your privacy
Leaves no traces, easily uninstallable
Transparent
Open Source
Secure
Safe to use
Security and other updates readily available
Does not interfere with your operating system or other software running on your system
Supported
Has good community and user support
We are fairly certain that it will be around for a while
Has a good level of developer support over the long term
Useful
Does what it is suppose to do
*Mac users: Our definition of Universal Software is very different than the interpretation of Universal Software put out by Apple(TM), here we call Apple Universal Software just that, Apple Universal Software -> http://www.apple.com/universal/
