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To: stockman_scott who wrote (61795)	10/20/2004 1:17:39 AM
From: elpolvo	Respond to of 89467

s2- that's a good post and it raises good questions for software users and sellers. software is NOT a utility of depleting resources... however, that pricing structure can spread the cost of development to the consumer over time and is an option to consider... it can let small businesses get into something that will be of increasing benefit as they grow without being prohibitive in initial costs. another consideration however is the fact that much early software is buggy and should be classified as beta or even alpha (prototype)... AND... many of the software developers, in efforts to find more revenue sources, have made more advanced versions of their software too invasive and intrusive. there are many more steps to go through in software development and marketing before the right pricing solutions are found... i believe that eventually the market will work this out... as long as there are government controls to counter monopolistic abuses. (just rambling thoughts - any suggestions welcome) JMHO