i think the whole discussion will be irrelevant in a couple of weeks…
Am 27.02.2014 um 01:35 schrieb James De Colling <[email protected]>:
> 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 :)
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> 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?
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> On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 4:12 PM, Matt Morris <[email protected]> wrote:
> Inclined to agree.
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> On 27 February 2014 00:10, Scott Parrish <[email protected]> wrote:
> Again, I know!
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> I just think the new upgrade policy is bullsh*%.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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]>
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> [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]
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> 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
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