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  • Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.

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Payware vs, Freeware.

roger-wilco-66 said:
Payware vs freeware... I don't understand why this should present a problem. I also don't see that payware ruins our hobby at all. Contrary, it raises the bar constantly in respect of quality and innovation. I don't think that FSX would present itself the way it does today without the work of some highly innovative developer companies. Look at what's been released just in the last 12 months and what is coming up.
So it's not payware vs. freeware (unless we generate this situation), it's payware _and_ freeware, to me they are both welcomed equally.
We also should not forget that some devs are quite willing to help out freeware developers with problems or share their knowledge, and freeware designers often help to promote payware products by producing freeware skins, addons or fixing problems for them. It's a give and take we all profit from. Unless we create an atmosphere of "versus".


Cheers,
Mark
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I think you are correct.
 
Well Happy Thanksgiving all...and I guess I will throw my 1 cent in here as well.Payware vs Freeware never came into my mind even before I started modeling.I bought the Payware I liked and was grateful for the freeware I could get. I believe that if we did not have any Payware developers for our wonderful hobby we would right now be flying an old and dead simulator we all loved. Its a shame many payware companies have ceased to exsist and less and less freeware is being built by new enthusiasts for either sim.Here at G.A.S. I have always insisted on building a few freeware aeroplanes as a reward for all our friends for being good,and to give back to the hobby and also to provide some new models for those who simply cannot afford to spend money on such silly things as our Hobby when money is needed for more important things in life. I hope our work will inspire others out there to seek and learn how to model aircraft or whatever for our hobby just as Bill Lyons as well as many others inspired us to learn and develope. Best to all Gil
 
greybeardgil said:
Payware vs Freeware never came into my mind even before I started modeling.I bought the Payware I liked and was grateful for the freeware I could get. Gil
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Absolutely the way I view this issue. I suspect that sums up the whole discussion for most folks. I also note that many freeware developers focus on things that most interest them...that may or may not be viable commercially. That's pretty neat, results in more depth overall. I also like that I can see an individual stamp on projects from freeware developers reflecting their own personalities or other interests.

I'm not sure what I'm going to do with all the virtual dog biscuits I have from Piglet.
 
greybeardgil said:
Well Happy Thanksgiving all...and I guess I will throw my 1 cent in here as well.Payware vs Freeware never came into my mind even before I started modeling.I bought the Payware I liked and was grateful for the freeware I could get. I believe that if we did not have any Payware developers for our wonderful hobby we would right now be flying an old and dead simulator we all loved. Its a shame many payware companies have ceased to exsist and less and less freeware is being built by new enthusiasts for either sim.Here at G.A.S. I have always insisted on building a few freeware aeroplanes as a reward for all our friends for being good,and to give back to the hobby and also to provide some new models for those who simply cannot afford to spend money on such silly things as our Hobby when money is needed for more important things in life. I hope our work will inspire others out there to seek and learn how to model aircraft or whatever for our hobby just as Bill Lyons as well as many others inspired us to learn and develope. Best to all Gil
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+1

most cogent reply yet........
 
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