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From: dlyons@Apple.COM (David Lyons)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: Re: Shareware - does it really work?
Message-ID: <35641@apple.Apple.COM>
Date: 14 Oct 89 06:34:33 GMT
References: <4707@wpi.wpi.edu>
Organization: Apple Computer Inc, Cupertino, CA
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In article <4707@wpi.wpi.edu> spinner@wpi.wpi.edu (B. Wang) writes:
>[...]
>	       Does the concept of shareware programmes really work?
>
>	I ask this because one of my friends has this programme that he
>	constantly uses for the GS, but he feels that it is a waste of his
>	time and money to support the author.  I think he is just %!@$@ messed
>	up.  What is your viewpoint?
>
>	Bevan Wang

Yes, it works.  Sort of.  Sometimes.

I sell some Shareware products, so I see things from the opposite point of
view as your friend.  Sometimes I feel it's a waste of my time and money to
support all the people who use my software for free.  Sometimes.  Sort of.
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