I can understand that it bothers some of these vendors that a substantial percentage of users here won't cough up the dough for a proper license after receiving a free version. The only thing I can say to temper my rant is that I don't currently see any evidence of a subscription-based purchase scheme on MiniTool's website, so I guess this is just a "privilege" reserved for us GOTD-ers. To make this whole thing even more unseemly, I can tell you from experience that they typically only push out two or three minor updates in between so-called "major" revision updates (e.g., v7.xx -> v8.xx, 8->9, etc.), and it can sometimes go years in between major updates! So-apart from jump-on-the-bandwagon bald-faced greed, what's MiniTool's excuse?
This represents quite a bit of dedication and labor on the part of the developers, yet in no case have I paid for any game more than once. Or how about we compare this program to your average game? I own hundreds of games on delivery platforms like Steam and GOG, many of which have received a steady stream of bug fixes, patches, and buffs since purchase, years ago in some cases. However I can see no legitimate reason why a fairly static utility such as a partition manager would warrant reoccurring payment certainly no more than your average word processor, database program, or third-party file manager. I use a number of web-based apps and services that I pay for on a monthly or yearly basis because they provide an ongoing service, and these services are updated and upgraded regularly.
Anti-virus/anti-malware software requires ongoing R&D and enjoys frequent, sometimes even daily, updates.
I have never been one to whine about subscription-based pricing models-when it makes sense. But I've recommended this very good program countless times over the years, and for anyone who spends a modicum of time upgrading or building computers, upgrading disk drives, hacking/modding mobile phone ROM's, etc., I used to wholeheartedly proclaim that for such a useful tool, it's money well-spent.īut that was before they moved to this lamentable and obnoxious subscription-based purchase scheme. As a long-time user of MPW Pro (purchased over 7 years ago), I personally have no need of today's giveaway.
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