See inserts > At 07:44 11/27/2002 -0600, FireBrick wrote: > > >Now do I have the right to purchase the software and use it on both of my > >inshack machines? > > I feel that as a legitimate purchaser of a software package the licensing should allow you to install and run the software simultaneously on any and all systems you own up to some realistic number of systems for home/individual use. For larger numbers of systems such as for businesses purchasing additional licenses for a small incremental charge is appropriate.
I tend to agree with that. 'Realistic number' being the qualitive term. > > >As for upgrades, You have the right to not purchase upgrades if you feel the >new features are of no value to you. > > For major new releases - Yep. But should we have to pay for defect fixes in the package we originally purchased? I have not found that the case with DXB. When there have been bugs, they have issued fixes without charge. > > >But if 3 years later there are features you do want, you should realize that >this version is practically a whole NEW program. > > Nah - from my viewpoint as a longtime beta tester for another major ham radio software package and software development testing professional most "updates" are for bug fixes and relatively minor upgrades/additions in functionality. There may be occasional major new releases but they tend to be rather few and far apart as the development costs are high for real major new releases. Bundling together groups of bug fixes and small upgrades and releasing them periodically are not major version upgrades or releases IMO. > > Bug fixes and upgrades to major releases should be made available to > legitimate purchasers of the package at no cost. As a legitimate purchaser of Win XP I have gotten many many upgrades and bug fixes without cost. Other software follows this model as well. Apples and oranges here. Major software such as XP or Word should fix bugs introduced into a version. As should any software. In the case of DXB each new Version has included major (IMO) new features and functionality. Many people consider XP and upgrade (some consider it a downgrade) from WIN98 but you had to purchase this new version. As far as I am concerned, each version of DXB has contained implementation of new features. Some, I have not been interested in. But most have been improved methods and added functionality. I'll use the example of the increased variables added to the label/list designer which gave me far more options in creating custom qsl cards for the stations I manage. > > > > >I presently have a 28 item wishlist. Hopefully some/most will be > >implemented. But even if they aren't, DXB will still be my favorite. > > Hopefully so... DXB is my longtime favorite as well. > > 73 Phil NA4M > I can't argue with that. Mine too.
