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AI is ushering in a new era of code-driven solutions.
Non-programmers can now create functional code with ease — a transformation
that will deeply impact interactive, mouse-driven software.
Siemens dropping technical support for the Altair SLC will kill the SLC.
No company will purchase the SLC without ongoing technical support — that’s a certainty.
Even more alarming, removing the CLASSIC Altair Personal SLC will cripple sales.
Several programmers have already reported that they cannot install the CLASSIC 2025 Personal SLC.
The SLC is a universal integrator, bridging SLC code with any language that supports a CLI or ODBC connection.
A powerful SQL layer can be established anywhere, conditioning data for a wide range of analytical and engineering packages.
And that’s not even counting the eight languages that integrate directly with the SLC.
For perspective, consider this comparison of Python vs. RapidMiner:
?? https://stackshare.io/stackups/python-vs-rapidminer#overview
I’m aware of potential partnerships that could purchase and support the SLC — if given the opportunity.
Meanwhile, numerous posts on the Altair Community site discuss Altair licensing issues with no official response.
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