Those wonderful folks over at DAZ 3D are doing it again by making Bryce 5.5, a 3D landscape and animation tool, available as a free download. The latest version of their software is at 6.1, but with version 5.5 you get a free, fully functional version of the software with no time-limit or disabled features to worry about. If you've been itching to play around in the 3D world you should check this out. The software is available for both Mac and PC platforms.
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6-16-2007 @ 2:58PM
ruegr said...
I have always though that giving away the old version of your product was a pretty smart marketing move and an effective way to combat piracy of your product.
Since moving to the Mac from PC I've been driven crazy by the crippleware demos for every utility and program. I honestly think that a company that goes to that much trouble to prevent me from seeing what their product really does must be hiding something.
So yeah, give away the old version. It's easier than tracking down the new one on Pirate Bay, and if it looks good I'll come back for the update.
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6-16-2007 @ 7:30PM
TempusFugit said...
I agree completely, and in the past, when the PC magazine I used to read, PC Format, used to include old versions of software, I used them, enjoyed them, and paid the price to upgrade to the latest and greatest version. It really is a much better idea than using a crippling demo, it gets you to install them, use them, depend on them and then purchase them.
Good way to discourage piracy, increase customer happiness, increase exposure and knowledge of the product, and ultimately increase sales. Win win for customers and the company.
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6-16-2007 @ 9:28PM
Sheila Ward said...
I agree with your comments. It's a great way to bring exposure to your product. If a user likes it and uses it regularly, chances are that user will purchase the upgrade to get the latest enhancements and support the developer.
I also think the "free download" label generates more interest/downloads than the "trial version" label.
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6-18-2007 @ 5:19AM
Tari Akpodiete said...
not to mention that the upgrade from free v5.5 to current v6.1 is 20 bucks. not bad considering that v6.1 actually retails for U$50.
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8-13-2007 @ 10:00AM
amit said...
download
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