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On Feb 27, 2014, at 9:47 AM, Vincent Fortin <[email protected]> wrote: > Why? > > > 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 >> > >
