Eric says:
> "actually sell licences to > old software but by and large it's been my experience that they disavow any > knowledge of old versions and say you have to buy the newest version (even > if it doesn't _run_ on your computer :( " > This is also my experience. Even if one is a licensed owner of a given software > the companies won't even provide adequate technical support when a new version > is released unless you buy the new version ( and as you say "even if it doesn't > _run_ on your computer") This is why I always buy the CD version and don't do > the "download from the Web" because the older versions won't be available for > long. Fortunately I had the original CD's for my applications when my HDD > "died recently", thus I was able to recreate my applications on the new HDD, > even though some of the programs are no longer available. The software > companies do not provide adequate fair service so shouldn't be surprised that > people are trying to "rip them off also". Unfortunately a prevalent attitude in > our "modern" society. Don -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
