It's not news, no. But it is a pretty anti-consumer change in policy. The 70% discount is for a limited time only.
It says right there in the FAQ: *How can a customer get current if they have an older version of software after February 1, 2015?* Customers who wish to use the latest release after February 1, 2015 will have the option to purchase the latest version at SRP (Suggested Retail Price). As a customer I'd like to be on paid maintenance because there is some sort of benefit that it provides. Not because there is a gun to my head that I lose my investment in purchasing the software and risk paying full price for upgrades in the future otherwise. On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 2:34 PM, Graham Bell <graham.b...@autodesk.com>wrote: > This isn't anything new, this has already been announced last year and > discussed here and on other forums. > Also currently, upgrade pricing is 70% of the price of a new seat. > > G > > From: softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com [mailto: > softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com] On Behalf Of Kris Rivel > Sent: 26 February 2014 22:15 > To: Softimage List > Subject: Re: new upgrade policy > > I'm looking at Modo, Houdini and anything else with some drive, passion > and inspiration behind it. I'll use Soft till it doesn't run anymore and > just gives me a blue screen or something. > > But this aggressive tactic just comes off as greedy and is poorly planned. > I wonder how many other holes they can put in their boat. > > Kris > > On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 4:19 PM, Daniel Sweeney <dan...@northforge.co.uk > <mailto:dan...@northforge.co.uk>> wrote: > > I am as quick as I can off the autodesk rollercoaster. A few things have > made my choice I will always love soft and use the tool when its needed but > I think I need to look for another avenue. Looking at modo? Thoughts?? > > Autodesk bollocks. > On Feb 26, 2014 8:52 PM, "Kris Rivel" <krisri...@gmail.com<mailto: > krisri...@gmail.com>> wrote: > I read it and couldn't help but say WTH?! > > Kris > > On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Emilio Hernandez <emi...@e-roja.com > <mailto:emi...@e-roja.com>> wrote: > Seems they need to fill the vault... > > [http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/8965/erojamailpleca.jpg] > > 2014-02-26 14:29 GMT-06:00 Kris Rivel <krisri...@gmail.com<mailto: > krisri...@gmail.com>>: > > So...what's everyone's take on this gem? So if I don't upgrade to latest > version now...then when I want that version I have to pay full price? > > > http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Frequently-Asked-Questions-about-the-Autodesk-Upgrade-Policy.html > > Kris > > > >
