On Tue, 2003-02-25 at 16:14, Anne Wilson wrote:
> On Tuesday 25 Feb 2003 8:51 pm, Tibbetts, Ric wrote:
> > > Anne... Club subscriptions are 100% revenue.  Boxed sets aren't due to
> > > the
> > > printing, boxes, media, etc.  The subscription, bringing in the higher
> > > revenue, is much more helpful.  Boxed sets are great for those who need
> > > manuals or don't have the bandwidth to download, but for all others I'd
> > > suggest Club (if their interest is more in providing more money to
> > > MandrakeSoft rather than the vanity of having a ML box!)
> >
> > Ok, I'm in a mood today:
> > I'm sorry people, but if I need to worry about such trivialities as
> > this, then I really have to question whether I want to do business with
> > a company on such a razors edge.
> >
> There is nothing trivial about making the best use of one's money.

Or, I might add, nothing trivial about doing the right thing with a 60
buck subscription. :)

> > I don't know of any other viable business that tries to survive on such
> > a business model, as getting "sympathy dollars".
> 
> Do you call it sympathy dollars when you ask for payment for your services?  
> Get real, man.
> 
> Anne

Sometimes even a dictonary doesn't help.

LX


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