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My $0.02.

I don't have any problem paying $100.00 for the upgrade to Corel Draw
2.0.  Though I don't use the program regularly, when I do use it
nothing else will do.  The new features represent a substantial
improvement to Corel Draw, and are worth the cost of the update.

However, I do not agree that the new features warrant an increase in
the retail price.  While Corel does need to recoup its development
costs, this will occur through upgrade fees and new purchases.

The price increase sends a message that Corel is not confident it can
continue its software division on its existing income.  This causes me
concern, especially since I believe the higher price will result in
less units sold.

Competing packages will add features to diminish Draw! 2.x's
advantage.  If the competition maintains their current price, as I
expect they would, new users will likely choose the lower cost
package.  I would certainly have trouble recommending Draw! to new
users at its current price.  If this precedent of escalating retail
prices turns into continuing policy, I believe Corel will price itself
out of the Personal Computer market altogether.


The above personal views do not necessarily reflect those of my employers.
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