Software Costs
Software Costs
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Has anyone had any luck with purchasing old software packages - ESRI or AutoDesk? For small firms in this economy, it is just difficult to shell out $5,000 for a software package that may be used for a couple of small jobs.
The larger firms and agencies often have maintenance packages and they always update to the newer versions of the software, does this mean that their old licensees are void?
The larger firms and agencies often have maintenance packages and they always update to the newer versions of the software, does this mean that their old licensees are void?
Robert Billings
www.newrivereng.com
RE: Software Costs
For Autodesk, there are "light" versions of some of their software that have most of the functionality without the full cost. For instance ACAD Light.
Check with the company on its policy for old software licensing.
RE: Software Costs
The ESRI stuff is easier, nothing much is tied to them and a significant portion of the user community is using very old software successfully. I've been paying the maintenance fee for 7 years, and realized that their "upgrades" have not added any value to me for several years and cancelled the maintenance. It is such specialized software that I would be surprised if you can get a deal on an old copy.
David