Well....assuming 2015 will not offer anything groundbreaking over 2014 sp2 which I use....and assuming 2015 will probably be the last release...yep I said it...then I'll just chose to not upgrade. I'm sure I won't be the only one.
Kris On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 7:43 PM, Sebastian Kowalski <l...@sekow.com> wrote: > > > > > > > i think the whole discussion will be irrelevant in a couple of weeks... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Am 27.02.2014 um 01:35 schrieb James De Colling <james.decoll...@gmail.com > >: > > 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" <scotte...@gmail.com> 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 <matt...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Inclined to agree. >>> >>> >>> On 27 February 2014 00:10, Scott Parrish <scotte...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Again, I know! >>>> >>>> I just think the new upgrade policy is bullsh*%. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 2:50 PM, Graham Bell >>>> <graham.b...@autodesk.com>wrote: >>>> >>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> www.matinai.com >>> >> >> >
