Subj : Re: Synchronet vs Mystic vs ??
To   : Michael Borthwick
From : Vorlon
Date : Sat Apr 15 2023 10:02:28


 On Friday April 14 2023, Michael Borthwick said to vorlon:

 vo>> People will spend lot's of $$ on hardware, but skimp out on the
 vo>> software!

 MB> I don't mind paying for software but I really object to these
 MB> subscription models some software companies go for. Take Adobe Acrobat
 MB> standard.. $19 per month. $228 per year or if you need it for a decade
 MB> $2280.

They go that route to keep in income stream comming in.

 MB> I'm surprised Microsoft hasn't moved Windows to a subscription model
 MB> yet.

They would love to!

 MB> Software has never been cheap, the PC can be the cheapest part of the
 MB> deal depending on what your needs are.

About 8 years ago, someone wanted me to build them a "Gaming" rig. The video
card alone was $500-600! The cost of Windows was the lowest in that build.



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