Well of course it's limited, because the upgrade policy itself is changing next year.
From: softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com [mailto:softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com] On Behalf Of Scott Parrish Sent: 26 February 2014 22:39 To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Subject: Re: new upgrade policy It's not news, no. But it is a pretty anti-consumer change in policy. The 70% discount is for a limited time only. It says right there in the FAQ: How can a customer get current if they have an older version of software after February 1, 2015? Customers who wish to use the latest release after February 1, 2015 will have the option to purchase the latest version at SRP (Suggested Retail Price). As a customer I'd like to be on paid maintenance because there is some sort of benefit that it provides. Not because there is a gun to my head that I lose my investment in purchasing the software and risk paying full price for upgrades in the future otherwise. On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 2:34 PM, Graham Bell <graham.b...@autodesk.com<mailto:graham.b...@autodesk.com>> wrote: This isn't anything new, this has already been announced last year and discussed here and on other forums. Also currently, upgrade pricing is 70% of the price of a new seat. G From: softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com<mailto:softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com> [mailto:softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com<mailto:softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com>] On Behalf Of Kris Rivel Sent: 26 February 2014 22:15 To: Softimage List Subject: Re: new upgrade policy I'm looking at Modo, Houdini and anything else with some drive, passion and inspiration behind it. I'll use Soft till it doesn't run anymore and just gives me a blue screen or something. But this aggressive tactic just comes off as greedy and is poorly planned. I wonder how many other holes they can put in their boat. Kris On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 4:19 PM, Daniel Sweeney <dan...@northforge.co.uk<mailto:dan...@northforge.co.uk><mailto:dan...@northforge.co.uk<mailto:dan...@northforge.co.uk>>> wrote: I am as quick as I can off the autodesk rollercoaster. A few things have made my choice I will always love soft and use the tool when its needed but I think I need to look for another avenue. Looking at modo? Thoughts?? Autodesk bollocks. On Feb 26, 2014 8:52 PM, "Kris Rivel" <krisri...@gmail.com<mailto:krisri...@gmail.com><mailto:krisri...@gmail.com<mailto:krisri...@gmail.com>>> wrote: I read it and couldn't help but say WTH?! Kris On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Emilio Hernandez <emi...@e-roja.com<mailto:emi...@e-roja.com><mailto:emi...@e-roja.com<mailto:emi...@e-roja.com>>> wrote: Seems they need to fill the vault... [http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/8965/erojamailpleca.jpg] 2014-02-26 14:29 GMT-06:00 Kris Rivel <krisri...@gmail.com<mailto:krisri...@gmail.com><mailto:krisri...@gmail.com<mailto:krisri...@gmail.com>>>: So...what's everyone's take on this gem? So if I don't upgrade to latest version now...then when I want that version I have to pay full price? http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Frequently-Asked-Questions-about-the-Autodesk-Upgrade-Policy.html Kris
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