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Gerry Schmitz13-Jul-20 5:11
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Gary R. Wheeler14-Jul-20 16:06
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GeneralWhy not to use subscription software (or why Oracle and SAP are evil) Pin
Sander Rossel12-Jul-20 4:05
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Sander Rossel12-Jul-20 8:38
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I don't, and I don't mind subscription software at all actually.
As long as prices are fair and you get worth for your money.
In the case of Azure, I know what a server would cost me, and how much time I'd spend maintaining that server.
Choosing Azure for my web app is more cost effective in the short run, probably more expensive in the long run, but a lot easier for both me and my customers.
I say, that's good worth for my customer's money (obviously, I don't pay for their environments).
I say Azure because I know the platform, but I'm sure AWS and GC could be equally cost effective.
In a reply above, I gave the example of World of Warcraft, which I think totally justifies the monthly subscription.

In the case of Oracle and SAP, it obviously isn't, because I can get support for half the price somewhere else.

I also don't like the PlayStation Plus subscription, which allows me to play online with friends.
I already pay for my internet and the PlayStation obviously has the ability to connect to that internet so I can play with friends.
They're not running any servers for it, as far as I know, so why the heck do I have to pay extra for it!?
Unfortunately, I don't have an alternative if I want to play online with friends, so I pay their price.

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