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In article <1992Aug19.180643.24274@PA.dec.com>, reisert@sttng.mlo.dec.com (Jim Reisert) writes:
> 
> Several times a week, someone posts an article to a newsgroup asking
> something like, "What's the best PD/shareware program to do XYZZY?"
> Why don't they just ask, "What's the best program to do XYZZY?"  Why
> is PD/shareware specifically requested?  Is it:
> 
> 1.  People want to "try before they buy".
> 2.  People want the (usually) better prices and support of shareware
>     vs. commercial software.
> 3.  Shareware is perceived as more readily available (FTP, etc.).
> 4.  People are opposed to supporting Microsoft or any of the other
>     software giants, and would rather do business with "the little guy".
> 5.  People want software, but can get away with not paying for
>     shareware.
> 
> Personally, I want the best software for the job, whether it's
> shareware, freeware, commercial software, or something I have to sit
> down and write myself.  My gut feeling (call me cynical) is that it's
> tempting to obtain shareware to perform a task, and not register it.
> After all, the hardware itself isn't a real money sink, it's the software.
> 
> I'd be interested in hearing your opinions on the subject.
> 
> - Jim  
> 
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I look around for shareware because I *DO* want to try before I buy something
but half the time, what I usually want can be bought at the local software
store. But that's only after I find out I can't try before I buy.


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