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The Rate Sheet

This is Software Development's rating box. We use a zero-to-five star rating

on all shipping software we review. (Beta version software is not rated.)


No Stars

Dismal

The product is buggy and could suffer from poor performance and an

inadequate feature set. Using this tool will set your productivity back.

*

Below Average

The product's performance, feature set, or stability could be weak.

This product is barely functional, and you'd be wise to try before you buy.

* *

Fair

The product does what it claims to do, is generally stable, but could

use improvement in the areas of performance or feature set. In general, it

could use some more work.

* * *

Good

This product is satisfactory and meets expectations. Its performance

and feature set are adequate. Although it's not the best in its class, it's

still worth looking at.

* * * *

Great

This product exhibits exceptional performance and features. It's near

the top of its class of development tools and probably belongs in your shop.

* * * * *

Incredible

Best in class, even if you don't think you need it, you need it.

Great performance and functionality--a "must have."


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