[DXBase] Distribution of DXbase

[Tom]

Hi Jack & Courtney:

You forgot one important item of information:
What will it cost to download DXbase? -vs- What will it cost to get a CD-ROM?
Without this info, the answers you get will be meaningless and useless to you.

Tnx and 73,

Tom, N0YD "Yankee Doodle"

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--- Jack <jack@dxbase.com> wrote:
> Folks,
> 
> I would appreciate some information if you don't mind.
> 
> For a long time, we have seen requests similar to the following:
> 1.  Provide a working demo for download.
> 2.  Allow DXbase to be downloaded without having to ship a CD.
> 3.  When a patch is prepared, update the initial distribution so someone
> does not have to download a patch.
> 4.  Keep the cost of DXbase down as much as possible.
> 
> In response to this and other issues, we have decided that future releases
> of DXbase will follow a new distribution approach.
> 
> 1.  DXbase will be downloadable from the web, including upgrades.
> 2.  When initially downloaded, it will be in trial or demo mode.  Some
> features will be disabled.
> 3.  Once a purchase is made, a very small registration file will be emailed
> to the purchaser.
> 4.  The registration will enable the full functionality of the software.
> 5.  The registration can be used on multiple machines and is not hardware
> dependent.
> 6.  Current estimates suggest the file size for download will be 30meg.
> 7.  A CD can still be obtained via postal mail for additional cost.
> 8.  Once downloaded, a user could create their own CD from the download.
> 
> My task, if you will give me some input, is to try and predict the
> percentage of folks who will still require the CD be shipped.  I need to
> understand this so that I can make some projections on how many CDs to have
> mass produced.  Obviously, we don't want to make too many and we also don't
> want to run short.  We anticipate that most folks will want the download
> only and thereby save themselves some expense.  So, if you feel you will
> require the CD, please drop me an email and just let me know.  This will
> help me do some future planning.  I've set up a special email address:
> 
> dxbcd@dxbase.com
> 
> Thanks,
> Courtney
> 
> 
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