[Elecraft] N4PY Software WebPage now updated with K2 info

Sun Jan 11 10:19:01 2004

I have to agree as well.

We are currently developing high end software for the K2
(www.callsignsoftware.com) and have known Carl for quite some time. He has a
great product and the annual fee if anything is probably not the best
description. Basically, it allows you to get updates for the course of that
year. Once your year is up you are entitled to use the last version you have
forever. Want to continue getting new features in Carls program, just pay
the small fee...

I suggest those interested give it a look. Carl is one of the most
experienced guys I know when it comes to user interfaces and he always comes
up with one of those "wow, I wish I had thought of that".

That said, I have to give an Ada boy to Julian as well. Yesterday when I
wanted to listen to the locals on 75 meters but was "sentenced" to a
painting project by my XYL I was able to take my notebook upstairs and
listen and tune the K2 across my LAN while working. Thanks Julian.

Small software fees help developers do better things. For those that don't
want to pay, stick with the free stuff.

73,
Rich
kd0zv

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julian, G4ILO" <[email protected]>
To: "Elecraft List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2004 4:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] N4PY Software WebPage now updated with K2 info

> I'm glad to see that someone is actually doing this. Most people who are
> not software developers don't understand the economics of software
> development.
>
> If a program is sold for a one-time fee and offers free upgrades after
> that, the upgrades are being effectively subsidized by later sales of the
> program. In many cases, you still have to pay when a complete new version
> comes out (e.g. v1 to v2). But for a developer who wishes to continually
> evolve his product rather than save all the goodies for a big new version,
> annual licenses are the only way to ensure that updates generate new
> revenue. A lot of business software is licensed this way. Unfortunately en
d
> users are somewhat resistant to it.
>
> Although there are programs that are completely free, you have to bear in
> mind that most free ham software is developed as part of their hobby by
> hams. So there may be no great desire to add features that the developer
> doesn't personally want, and development may cease altogether when the
> developer loses interest and moves on to something else. Having users who
> pay regularly for updates and support is a good way to keep the
developer's
> interest!
>
> If you want professional quality software, be prepared to pay for it!
> --
> Julian, G4ILO. (RSGB, ARRL, G-QRP)
> G4ILO's Shack: http://www.qsl.net/g4ilo
>
> "Robert Parker" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> I don't mean to be rude but the site requires and annual fee to use the
> program!
>
> [snip]
>
>
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