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To: goldworldnet who wrote (103017)5/24/2019 3:17:28 PM
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" A few years ago I built a Christmas computer for my son and put Lifetime Malwarebytes on it, because I didn't want to saddle him with a subscription."

— Yeah. I have many lifetime software purchases. Malwarebytes was an example of the best: when they performed a major upgrade, they didn't gouge existing lifetime customers -- they simply ported them to the upgraded software, free. Wow. Not the norm.
— There's a danger that the "lifetime" vendor may go out of business. I accept that risk. So far, so good.
— There are many opportunities for good software in open source. Sometimes, great value -- but often, with a steeper learning curve.
— While I understand the drivers behind subscription services, in many cases they're attempts by bloated and inefficient companies to maximize revenue extraction.
— In many areas (CAD, for instance) there is true competition. Resultant software may not be the equal of leaders, but with some sacrifices -- or without needing the full package -- users can get damn good results.
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