I let my subscription lapse last august. I have 2014 sp1 and like you said I will use that till it does not work or is irrelevant. I have the creation suite so That goes for Maya, Motion Builder, and Mudbox as well.
On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 8:44 PM, Kris Rivel <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 <[email protected]>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 < >> [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 :) >> 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 >>>> >>> >>> >> > -- www.johnrichardsanchez.com
