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On Sat, 12 Jul 1997 22:42:14 GMT, Clas...@skuz.net wrote:

>Uncrippled/nonag shareware is fine, but last I checked, AutoDesk,
>Corel, Novell, etc. don't have any such promotions.  VuePrint was a
>fine example of uncrippled shareware.  I liked, I used, I bought.
>Simple as that.  There's even software I've liked, used, and bought,
>that I never would have even heard of if not for exposure through the
>warez community.  I'm not using warez for a free ride, I'm using it so
>that the software industry doesn't get a free ride from *me*.  If a
>product is worth purchasing, and I use it, I buy it.  It doesn't get
>any simpler than that.

so you're saying that, as long as you get the full version of some
software, then you'll buy it. sounds pretty hokey. that *may* work for
you...i dont know you personally so i'll take your word for it...but
obviously, if the gaming companies were to release full versions of
their games and depend on ppl to register, well, they'd prolly get a
good 5% return from all users. the gaming industry is very unique even
among software, as it is so far the only branch of software (other
than internet-specific apps) that has more or less universally adopted
the shareware model. in other branches of software, even the best
products often have no trial versions whatsoever. they prolly do this
because they know their customers demand to try before they buy. they
have put reasonable demos out for free, in some cases including a
large chunk of the actual game - as is id software's policy - and i
think that does suffice and is prolly as much as we can expect before
actually paying. its not so much like test driving a bmw, but more
like being interested in the Corvette ZR-1 and the dealer GIVES you a
standard Corvette to base your judgment on. not bad at all. if
anything, the shareware companies are being more generous than any
other analogous comparison.

>I have a bet with myself about your ability to coherently answer this
>post without resorting to juvenile insults and name-calling.  Prove me
>wrong.
>--
>ClassAct

dont do that. he had a valid, although hostile, point. trying to make
it seem childish is childish.

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