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From: dlyons@Apple.COM (David Lyons)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: Re: ShareWare blues
Message-ID: <34409@apple.Apple.COM>
Date: 29 Aug 89 21:05:47 GMT
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Organization: Apple Computer Inc, Cupertino, CA
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In article <8908281936.AA23048@trout.nosc.mil> orcus@pro-lep.cts.com (Brian Greenstone) writes:
>Yep, shareware just doesnt pay off... Ive tried it.

Most of the time, that's probably true.

I've been *moderately* successful selling some Shareware.  A small number of
people have been incredibly successful.

>[...] also, releasing a game as freeware really
>makes people appreciate you as opposed to begging for $15.
>
>-Brian

I definitely object to calling Shareware "begging"--sure, usually you read
things like "Please respect the amount of effort I've put into this product,
and send in the Shareware fee if you want to see me distribute more stuff this
same, low-cost way."  Right along with "To use this product legally after N
days, send $xyz to: ...."

A polite request doesn't mean there is no legal obligation!

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