Rich:
I'd agree. Typically companies do make initial "bug fixes" on a FOC basis.
However, there is a point when most will start charging for software
releases. These releases do include new enhancement and most often bug
fixes.
I certainly don't mind paying for updates and enhancements. Presently, here
on the computer I've 4 or 5 annual subscriptions that I pay to keep the
operating system and various programs current.
I've just spent $49 for my annual subscription to Norton. For that I get
weekly updates on virus definitions for one year then I get to pay another
$49. I see absolutely nothing wrong with this approach and I'm glad to
write the check for $49. I'd be glad to do the same with Tentec.
73
Bob K4TAX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rich McCabe" <rich@1967z28.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 7:00 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Re: Jupiter firmware problems...NOT! (SO!... )
> " I do not like the idea of paying for software updates which are now
free,
> without something in exchange"
>
> That is kinda like saying I do not like paying for automobiles when
walking
> is currently free. That may be the case for some, and I am not sure
exactly
> why you think you are "entitled to something in exchange". Did I miss
TenTec
> making the statement that updates will always be free? I honestly do not
> know, so that is a question.
>
> I would rather fund TenTec with a annual fee so they can do more with what
I
> already own. How can we as hams expect them to continually improve (for
> free) software for products they have already sold. What is the incentive
in
> that?
>
> 73,
>
> Rich
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "tongaloa" <tongaloa@alltel.net>
> To: "Duane Grotophorst" <n9dg@yahoo.com>; "Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX"
> <RMcGraw@blomand.net>; "Howard smith" <jsmith20@wi.rr.com>;
> <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 11:24 AM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Re: Jupiter firmware problems...NOT! (SO!... )
>
>
> > I do not like the idea of paying for software updates which are
> > now free, without something in exchange. That something being
> > a lower price on the hardware and an open source approach to the
> > software so that we could 'roll our own' tweaks. Under a GPL type
> > license, TenTec would benefit from third party effort applied to the
> > code because it is written for their radios!
> >
> > I for one would be all over a <$500 computer controlled receiver
> > built around a single SHARC processor if I had access to the source
> > code to add to and modify at will. I suspect there would be a huge
> > crossover of computer hobbiests who are interested in DSP and TenTec
> > would see huge sales compared to their traditional amateur market.
> >
> > A significant number of these purchasers will become interested
> > enough in ham radio to want a transmitter as well. A rising tide
> > of purchasers for all TT products!
> >
> > If TT does not follow this course, someone else will.
> >
> > Bob wb4mnf
> >
> >
> >
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