Wow -- lots of negative feedback on the Symantec acquisition of Altiris
From what I’m seeing in the communities, Altiris could have done a lot better than being acquired by Symantec. The reactions range from: “Run away” to “ruined” to “once they get their hands on it…”
If it were up to the public, this deal would not go through. Some Altiris customers may flee just because Symantec bought them (i.e., Symantec’s name in the industry is mud right now). Will Symantec turn a good application into a has-been? Only time will tell. If Symantec does do the right thing with Altiris, based on the community buzz, the industry will definitely be surprised.
It’s definitely sad. The old “Computing Edge” company is now just a memory. Those were good times.