[REBOL] Re: SDK
From: rgaither:triad:rr at: 12-Dec-2002 18:44
Hi Carl,
>> Overall I agree with Carl Read that the pricing is good from the
>> commercial perspective. I am very happy that RT listened to us
>> on the multiple platform pricing.
>
> Yes, assuming multiple platforms means more than two eventually.
> (Given Carl Sassenrath's recent positive comments on BeOS, I think we
> can take that as read, however.)
I meant the discount for versions of the SDK on more than one
platform, which even with only Windows and Linux for now is
a price break from the old way.
> But, $499 a year to be allowed to distribute freeware encapped apps?
> That sounds like a way to prevent developers getting out of paying
> the $499 by saying "Our apps are free - what you're buying is our
> support".
Could be but I doubt it. I think the royalty plan with an advance (the
$499)
was aimed at covering some costs even if no sales happened and some
increased access to product support and services.
Thanks, Rod.
Rod Gaither
[rgaither--triad--rr--com]
Oak Ridge, NC USA
