> If they make it free, how would they fund development? I don't think that Richmonds point was that Revolution should be opensource or freeware, but that removal of the free "limited version" has turned away many potential future programmers. Not everyone has even a mere $99 for which to experiment and learn using DreamCard. And 30 days just isn't enough if you are a student with no money. Many hobbyists that used the "limited" version AS HOBBYISTS for a year or so, eventually became professional paying customers. What did it hurt to allow free 10-line scripts to be created for free? Did it really take away that much of RunTimes revenue? Just remember that every kid, or every student that could have had a pleasant learning experience with the free "limited" version will eventually grow up and be a potential customer. Wouldn't you want "Revolution" to be the name that comes to mind when they are in a position to choose their tools of the trade. Without that availability, I believe that Richmond is correct. The potential customer base is greatly reduced to only the current generation of professional adults.
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