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Re: Do you still pay for software?
de BoB 04/14/2006 07:34
On 14 Apr 2006 03:52:47 -0700, journalistUK@googlemail.com wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I'm writing a story about free software, and the reasons why people
>still pay for propietary software when there's so much good free
>software available now.
>
>I'm particularly keen to speak to people, preferably in the UK, who
>never pay for software and run a completely 'free' set-up (not
>necessarily including the operating system).
>
>However, if you have any views to share on the merits of free software
>versus commercial products, I'd be delighted to hear from you.
>
>If you do wish to contribute, please post a message on this thread or
>email me at the address given.
>
>Many thanks.
I've found a few instances where shareware better met my needs.
Without naming names:
Registry Editor
Text Editor
Antivirus
File Backup
Uninstall Manager
Downloader
File Manager
I have tested every known freeware equivalent to the above seven
programs and decided, due to their efficiency, the cost of these
seven was worth it to me.
I also have 125 freeware programs installed. About a dozen of
which I use frequently and the balance occasionally.
BoB