Macromedia wants to build a "closer" relationship with potential Flex
customers.
I've personally downloaded CFMX about a dozen times. Am I in there
database a dozen times? ( I doubt it, but I wouldn't be surprised if I
have multiple accounts at their site). Multiple accounts mean more "Dead"
leads in the sales database.
You have to pay for the CD; even a small amount. If you aren't serious
about an interest in the technology, you won't pay anything for it. i
might download flex out of curiosity, but I wouldn't pay for a CD since I
know the whole thing is out of my price range. That leads to a more
focused marketing list.
Things like this are common in Enterprise class applications (I've worked
on a few ERP apps; although Flex probably isn't as "mission critical" as a
full ERP suite)
Personally, I think it is great that MM is going after the enterprise
market. While flex does not directly affect me, I hope that Enterprise
class folk will buy it, like the results, and then take another look at
ColdFusion.
At 04:02 PM 3/31/2004, you wrote:
>Subject: FLEX: are you HERE or are you NOW?
>From: Scott Weikert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 13:43:37 -0700
>Thread:
>http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/index.cfm/method=messages&threadid=31608&forumid=4#158453
>
>At 01:26 PM 3/31/2004, Christianwrote:
> >Here is information on why the Flex trial is only currently available
> >on CD:
> >
> >http://www.macromedia.com/software/flex/productinfo/faq/#item-36
>
>
>Why is the Flex trial only available on CD?
>
>Flex is an advanced enterprise server product that has generated massive
>interest and anticipation across the industry. Macromedia wants to ensure
>that early Flex customers get the support they need to evaluate the product
>successfully. A downloadable version of the Flex trial may become available
>in the future.
>
>********
>
>Now is it just me, or does that paragraph simply NOT answer the question
>it's associated with? How does offering it only on CD have anything to do
>with support? Files are files, whether they come on a CD or are downloadable.
>
>
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