I've found the best way to deal with this is to build in 'awareness'
of a Lite version into the code from the start.Then you can just --
for example -- set a flag in Application.cfm and it will automatically
shift into Lite mode.Then you encapsulate all of your Pro
functionality into includes and
How would you enforce commercial users to actual pay for it? I know
most companies are honest and would pay, but there are still many that
would just go, well we have download it might as well us it.
This is why I'm asking the question. I think that there is enough honesty that this would work
Donationware doesn't really work to any meaningful degree even if you
have *really* large numbers.The sad fact is that far, far too many
people in our line of work expect software they download for free is
free for all uses.
There are many individuals who will be the exception to this rule, but
Go for legions of users who appreciate the free product
and -- once hooked -- will want the added features that
you are asking only a small sum for.
You sound like a drug dealer pleading his wares
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... okay ?
Personally, I appreciated what Matt had to say. Unlike the comment
below, I thought it was useful, experience-based, well-thought-out
advice. Thanks Matt for sharing your wisdom with us! =)
Warm regards,
Jordan Michaels
Vivio Technologies
Andrew Dixon wrote:
Go for legions of
... okay ?
He basically say them same as me, I was only making a small joke. Lighten up.
Andrew.
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No offense taken, guys.
I think the only diff between what Andrew and I originally recommend
is that I suggested making the 'lite' non-commercial only.I figure
this may be a spur to some corporate types to pay up.I have no idea
if that has added any sales its a fairly new idea for me.
One thing
No offense taken, guys.
I think the only diff between what Andrew and I originally recommend
is that I suggested making the 'lite' non-commercial only.I figure
this may be a spur to some corporate types to pay up.I have no idea
if that has added any sales its a fairly new idea for me.
One thing
How would you enforce commercial users to actual pay for it? I know
most companies are honest and would pay, but there are still many that
would just go, well we have download it might as well us it.
Personally if I was going in this direction I would probably make two
versions, a lite version
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