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I already made one-time payments (aka "lifetime") for two softwares/services. Was great until the providers went out of business. Before that they treated me no
by kbrkbr 2y ago
I already made one-time payments (aka "lifetime") for two softwares/services. Was great until the providers went out of business. Before that they treated me not so well in support. But, what should I do, end the contract?
Now I have the strict rule for myself not to use any kind of one-time payment options in this area (software/software based services) anymore.
I'm just putting this down here to shed light on the possible downsides.
Edit: now I realize this is not written clear enough. This rule applies to software/software based services I intend to use regularly to solve a specific problem, like office, storage, etc.
- TeMPOraL 2y agoIt's not a "lifetime" payment unless you can run it off-line. If the software needs to talk to vendor licensing/authentication services, then any "lifetime" license is a lie for the reasons you mention.
- shahzaibmushtaq 2y agoNo doubt about that what you have just said. Lifetime payment literally means the specific software is yours and runs even after the business selling it goes out of business one day or is acquired by another business. We need to consider these issues before selecting pay once option.
- tigroferoce 2y agoOk, but think what would happen if you made a subscription and the provider went bankruptcy. Or was acquired by someone who shuts down the service? You would have payed for something that all of a sudden disappears and you have nothing, not even an old unsupported version fir the time you need to find alternatives.
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