Yah - I agree with that. A limited freeware version seems like a good idea.
There are a number of ways it could work - limiting script size, limiting the range of available functions, limiting stack size or number of cards. I bet a knowledgable Rev programmer could create a self limiting version of RunRev just with the creative use of user rights and locked front end and back end scripts that contain scripts for limiting various aspects of the program. If someone did that, and they were able to get permission for RunRev to distribute it, they could potentially attract quite a few future customers for RunRev, and quite a few customers for their own custom programming business. Just speculation, of course. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 10:12 AM To: How to use Revolution Subject: RE: A Philosophical Point > 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. Roger Eller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> _______________________________________________ use-revolution mailing list [email protected] http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution _______________________________________________ use-revolution mailing list [email protected] http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution
