I strip and reinstall A LOT(every 40-60 days)Is it possible to download the giveaways to a CD and keep reinstalling the ones I like? I am a "dangerous intermediate" with regard to using the Lptp. You know, ''a little knowledge is a dangerous thing....!'' I have quite a little knowledge, HA! So instructions would need to be clear and reference the actual item or description to be useful to me. Can anyone help????
THX
Mur
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Mury
MemberPosted 17 years ago # -
whitmar57
MemberSurely the programmers/owners of the giveaway apps are aware that from time to time most pc's need to be cleaned out. (OS needs to be reinstalled or the dang thing just crashes and everything is lost.
Would it be possible to request a "backup copy option" from these programmers/owners that are offering their programs? They of all people should recognize the need for being able to back up files for future re-installation of programs.... even giveaway files.
There has to be a way this can be done.
Posted 17 years ago # -
Well I do not speak on behalf of GOTD or the developers - but I believe I do understand the way GOTD works and the reasons and conditions why a developer would offer their products "for free".
The giveaways are a form of marketing, providing users with a licensed copy of a program for a 24 hour period. After that 24 hour period, the software will continue to run, but it can no longer be installed or re-installed.
That's the way the offer works.
If the limits were removed - undoubtedly the software would be treated by some users as freeware, continuing to be passed around and installed freely - and there would be little reason or incentive for many to consider supporting the developer (by actually registering the program).
If the developer wished the software to be released free of charge and without the time limits on installation - they could just release it as freeware on their own website.
The point is - the giveaways are commercial software that require a registered (ie. purchased) license if you want to reinstall the software. With this you also get support (who will help you reinstall on your computer) and the latest updates and improvements.
If GOTD simply provided a site to download free licensed software without any limitations, I think it would be safe to say that the giveaways you currently have would not be available.
In my opinion, the reason why a software company would offer a giveaway is
- For advertising reasons. For 24hours - their product is essentially "front page news" on a busy site for people love software.
- Offering a program that (at their choice) is locked to a single version, without any obligation for support
- New registrations and customers.
I think the outcome of all this - If you are worried about losing a program because you find it to be so useful or entertaining - then the developer deserves something for writing the program and offering it to GOTD (so you could find out about it).
(See above - option 3)
Posted 17 years ago #
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