Free trial versions. Which way do you prefer?

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I prefer

  • 15 or 30 days of unrestricted trial

    Votes: 18 100.0%

  • unlimited time, but limited feature versions

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • unlimited time with all features, but with audio watermarks

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Other? Please explain

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    18
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Papa Deuce

Mac Daddy DJ
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Would you rather that the software creator give you a.... ( poll coming )

I voted unlimited time with features limited. Mostly I will never use advanced feature in software. And, I am probably in the minority, but if I like a program I will still buy the full version... like I did with media monkey.
 
SoftJock Rick said:
I like mine the best :)

And I'm not biased, in the slightest :sqlaugh: :sqwink:
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I was thinking of you when I posted. I don't even know how yours works because I bought it so long ago.
 
Shoot I clicked the wrong one. I clicked watermarks but I prefer limited features
 
30 minute time limit per session (excluding initial library load).

I've actually seen people use my trial version for gigs -- they pop in a CD, and restart the program :sqerr:

Way too many cheap bastards in the world :sqeek:
 
SoftJock Rick said:
30 minute time limit per session (excluding initial library load).

I've actually seen people use my trial version for gigs -- they pop in a CD, and restart the program :sqerr:

Way too many cheap bastards in the world :sqeek:
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For what you charge Rick that would be way too complicated
 
15 day unlimited trial :)
 
When I'm considering purchasing commercial software, I prefer a 15 or 30 day unlimited use trial as it's the best way to get to know the program and what it can really do. If it were a graphics program I wouldn't mind a water mark during the trial period. As it's not fair to the developer that your using their program for free for production quality work.

One time I downloaded a trail verison of DJ software, I really forget what one it was but it had a 'drop' every 10 minutes while in the trial verison. Basically it said <software name> trial version along with a .com address. That was an interesting tactic although it wasn't documented, I'd be pretty POed if I wanted to demo it live at an event and that drop came over the speakers. :eek: If it was well documented I think it's a good idea.
 
I like totally and completely unlimited for a 15 or 30 day period.

I want to know everything the software will do to see if it really is right for the application I am using it for. If I am restricted in the least, I don't even bother, because one tiny thing that may not seem important could be hidden until you get the full version.
 
I prefer an unlimited time period with some type of per-session limitation.

I remember a few years back I downloaded a program for my day job, tried it, and was mildly impressed, but not enough to purchase it.

A few months later, I had a need that I beleived this program would fill. I went to try it out, but my 30 day trial was over. So, even though I had previously only played with it for less than an hour, I couldn't try it again.

So I found a competitor's version, tried that, and bought it.
 
I choose other as I do a lot of software testing here for a few companies and get a lot for free

including microsoft stuff... direct from microsoft errr crap
 
Noob question...what is an audio watermark???

I know a video one is were theres a lil picture on the screen
 
Sports.Dj.Mason said:
Noob question...what is an audio watermark???

I know a video one is were theres a lil picture on the screen
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It's basically an audio drop that the software manufacture puts in so that if one is using it live they have the embarasment of hearing something like... "This Mix was created by the Trial version of Mixmeister Fusion."
 
I choose "other" because I prefer some hybrid of all of this.

I like the option for a feature reduced version with unlimited use for free or for a reduced price. (i.e. offering both the "full" version and a "lite" or "shareware" version).

BUT, I also like having access to the full version of the software. Typically the least intrusive method is a "number of days" limit from the first launch or the installation. Another option is the "launch some number of times" restriction. Either works, as long as I know ahead of time. It is a large enough pain to find another computer or reinstall that most people will not.

I do not like audio watermarks, or session time limits.
 
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