On Sat, 24 Mar 2001, Steve Loft wrote:
> On Friday 23 March 2001 11:19 pm, you wrote:
>
> > NeTraverse already has the Win4Lin enabled 2.4.x generic kernels, why
> > can't I download them today? The answer is that the 2.4.x Win4Lin
> > enabled kernels require the 3.0 release.
>
> I think I'm a little disappointed with this. I got the free upgrade
> from version 1 to 2, for which I'm grateful. I'm not expecting any
> further additional functionality for free, but this policy does mean
> that now I'm running kernel 2.4.x, I have a paid for piece of software
> that I'll never be able to use again.
>
> I didn't expect the software I bought to time out. Does anyone think
> I'm being unreasonable?
I think so, for a couple of reasons (I'm presuming to know a lot about
what Netraverse is thinking here. I am probably incorrect):
- The software didn't really time out. You (and I, for that matter),
opted to 'upgrade' to a version of the OS that wasn't 'available' at the
time the software was released, and as it turns out, is incompatible.
- Netraverse could have spent engineering effort on making W4L 2.0
compatible with kernel 2.4, but (apparently) decided to roll that into
their current development effort for W4L 3.0. I can't say I blame them.
I always prefer to work on my 'new and perfect' code, rather than that
crap I wrote 6 months ago!
- To 'make up' for not including the 2.4 kernel support in the 2.0
version, they are giving everyone who gave them money since August a free
upgrade to the new version.
Regardless of whether or not they offer a discount to those who bought
1.0, I think they are being very fair to their users.
--
Richard Fish Enhanced Software Technologies, Inc.
Sr. Software Engineer 2920 E Camelback Rd Suite 250
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 470-1115 http://www.estinc.com
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