On Sun, 2005-03-13 at 17:14 -0600, Jeff Vian wrote:
I see it as an attempt to enter the Linux world, but without support and a means of feedback to see what users like/dislike then why should anyone choose their product.... Especially since it REQUIRES that I already own a Windows version that I can register to try it. I hate to bust your bubble, but I am not going to purchase both Windows and a windows version of Nero just to see what it is and if I like the version on Linux.
Again, this is not necessary! If you wanted to try it, just buy a Nero 6 serial number from Ahead. That number can be entered right away in the Windows version if you want to download that one. Now, if you want to use the Linux version, you'd just have to go to another form on a website (namely this one: http://register.nero.com/deu/register1.asp), enter your serial number there, and you can download and use the Linux version.
I think the one point you are missing is many people on this list do not have any reason for having any Windows software. Why would I purchase a Windows program with I do not have or use any Windows machines? This leads to the issue of why pay for a Linux program that does not have any support. In order to try the Linux product, I must purchase a Windows product. It isn't free to me in any way.
If I purchased the Windows version to get the Linux version, does the license allow me to sell the useless Windows version and still use the Linux version? I really doubt it.
-- Robin Laing
