![]() Even though, most trial software products are only time-limited some also have feature limitations. After that trial period (usually 15 to 90 days) the user can decide whether to buy the software or not. Trial software allows the user to evaluate the software for a limited amount of time. Demos are usually not time-limited (like Trial software) but the functionality is limited. In some cases, all the functionality is disabled until the license is purchased. Demoĭemo programs have a limited functionality for free, but charge for an advanced set of features or for the removal of advertisements from the program's interfaces. In some cases, ads may be show to the users. Basically, a product is offered Free to Play (Freemium) and the user can decide if he wants to pay the money (Premium) for additional features, services, virtual or physical goods that expand the functionality of the game. This license is commonly used for video games and it allows users to download and play the game for free. There are many different open source licenses but they all must comply with the Open Source Definition - in brief: the software can be freely used, modified and shared. Programs released under this license can be used at no cost for both personal and commercial purposes. Open Source software is software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify or enhance. ![]() Freeware products can be used free of charge for both personal and professional (commercial use). It would be a much better one if it had a comprehensive pdf file any application this complex screams out for.Freeware programs can be downloaded used free of charge and without any time limitations. This sets up a sitation where more seasoned users that have been using MC for years one version after another get the benefit of all the features because through trial and error they've learned most of the feaures and program quirks while those new to the application limp along, often stumble and use MC at it miminal level, never or rarely discovering all the little extras it does have which in my view is self-defeating. People simply aren't going to invest hours hunting around wiki pages everytime they try to find out how to do something. However that said a product is only as good as what you get out of it. As I've said several times I find MC excellent, outstanding even in several ways. ![]() This is NOT a knock on the product itself. While this forum and the scattered all over the place wiki pages help, to be honest they are a tangled mess, often confusing, hard to navigate, use, understand and can be misleading and therefore I'd guess aren't used much if at all by most especially by beginners to the application which after all is who they are mostly intended for most. Well, I have to side with those wishing for a comprehensive manual in PDF format. I guess you need to remember that a sizable portion of your paying users are not like us forum cats - most of whom are bolted onto the forums like permanent fixtures Your stats (large numbers of folks logging into the forums) could also represent: "We have no choice but to log onto this goofy forum - since we can't call anyone about a problem and have no manual" for all you know. That you guys choose not to supply neither a manual or real live support - does not mean it's a good thing - or even an acceptable thing - for "everyone" out there. Some people still like the accepted standard "things" they think there are supposed to get with a software purchase. Or that they do not want a real manual or that they would like to speak to a real person about an issue. (even sometimes for me - and yes - I have read all the FAQ's and key areas - still doesn't mean it's relevant.)īut please - don't assume your stats mean anything about anyone buying your product. "I" know the forums are great and "I" know the wiki works - for some people. ![]() No need to run queries and post stats to prove a point.
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