I'm actually confused why Autodesk even thinks this is a good idea from a monetization and customer retention standpoint. It might sound like a good way to make more money by forcing most users to stay on subscription or pay a penalty for a lapse in coverage. In practice however, it might give smaller shops and individuals who are less married to a pipeline built around a particular piece of software an opportunity to change to another software package when they're coverage lapses.
Let's see, would I like to pay MSRP for Soft or Maya again because I didnt feel like paying subscription this past year? Or should I evaluate other options that I can buy for about the same price and with better terms for maintenance or future upgrades? On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 4:12 PM, Matt Morris <[email protected]> wrote: > Inclined to agree. > > > On 27 February 2014 00:10, Scott Parrish <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Again, I know! >> >> I just think the new upgrade policy is bullsh*%. >> >> >> >> On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 2:50 PM, Graham Bell <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> Well of course it's limited, because the upgrade policy itself is >>> changing next year. >>> >>> From: [email protected] [mailto: >>> [email protected]] On Behalf Of Scott Parrish >>> Sent: 26 February 2014 22:39 >>> To: [email protected] >>> 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 <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> 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: [email protected]<mailto: >>> [email protected]> [mailto: >>> [email protected]<mailto: >>> [email protected]>] 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 <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]<mailto: >>> [email protected]>>> 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" <[email protected]<mailto: >>> [email protected]><mailto:[email protected]<mailto: >>> [email protected]>>> wrote: >>> I read it and couldn't help but say WTH?! >>> >>> Kris >>> On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Emilio Hernandez <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]<mailto: >>> [email protected]>>> 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 <[email protected]<mailto: >>> [email protected]><mailto:[email protected]<mailto: >>> [email protected]>>>: >>> >>> 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 >>> >>> >>> >>> >> > > > -- > www.matinai.com >
