it's a crap policy to be sure, however, given the last couple of releases, maybe 2015 isn't worth the bother, and we all save money :) On 27/02/2014 11:18 AM, "Scott Parrish" <[email protected]> wrote:
> 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 >> > >
