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Susan Bugher

John said:
On Sat, 05 Mar 2005 10:06:44 -0500, Susan Bugher


Annoyanceware ? OneHDDware ? This apparently is the way the Serif
programs work too. Ensuring that I won't buy their products. I don't
want to have to re-register every time I change my HDD.
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It's more than an annoyance if a company goes out of business - then
it's Catch22ware: you can't re-register the app. . .

and of course a company can stop registering or re-registering apps
whenever they choose to. . .

Perhaps we could label apps RegisterProgramWare when registration
effects the operation of the program.

IMO it would be helpful to make a "ware" distinction between those apps
and Registerware that asks you to furnish personal information to obtain
access to a download link.

A few examples of apps that would qualify for a "RegisterProgramWare" label:

Prevx Home - I believe this app *must* be reregistered if you change to
a new machine or change your email address.

ABC VideoRoll (can't be registered now - IIRC it's semi-useable without
registration)

Canon Mediator (can't be registered now via the link in the app - IIRC
there's a workaround)

Susan
 
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John Fitzsimons

John Fitzsimons wrote:
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It's more than an annoyance if a company goes out of business - then
it's Catch22ware: you can't re-register the app. . .
Click to expand...
and of course a company can stop registering or re-registering apps
whenever they choose to. . .
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Good points. You are quite correct. Software that is tied to a HDD is
definitely Catch22ware. :)

Regards, John.


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M.L.

It's more than an annoyance if a company goes out of business - then
it's Catch22ware: you can't re-register the app. . .
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Good point. And that's why such apps should be designated as
Trialware.
 
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meowmom

LOL annoyanceware I Like it,
I'll always called 'em krapware LOL no offense, but it has always been a
thorn in my side - companies that go out of business kinda sorta but won't
register, or when you have to re-register all the time.
 
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Susan Bugher

M.L. said:
Good point. And that's why such apps should be designated as
Trialware.
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I disagree. Trialware = SuicideWare (or KamikazeWare)

These apps are RussianRouletteWare. They may die. It's *not* a
certainty. ISTM we should point out the *potential* for an early demise
in descriptions of such programs. IMO we haven't been paying enough
attention to that. . .

Susan
 
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