Bill Hunter wrote:
And 3D systems and DTM wonder why the world isn't beating a path to their
doorstep
and buying RP machines en masse.
Frankly, these huge fees on software licencing and maintenance are a large
part of
the reason why an organisation like ours (which puts out about 1 RP project
per
week to SBs) isn't buying RP machines.
At least when you buy Microsoft software:
1. Its cheap.
2. Its robust (most times!)
3. You aren't stung for exhorbitant maintenance and support charges each
year.
Regards,
Bill Hunter.
Ross Gates wrote:
> This is a mistake that many people take when purchasing used equipment
> that comes with any software. Software cannot be purchased. As far as I
> know, there is no software that is purchased, not even from Microsoft.
> All software is licensed by the author and is usually non-transferable.
> No one seems to read the licensing agreements that come with all
> software, but it ususally states that the license is good only to the
> person that purchased it. You cannot legally sell or give software to
> anyone or use it on multiple computers, without buying another license.
>
> All software authors, authors, artists, musicians, etc., have a right
> to fees for the selling or transfering of their work. It is a basic
> copyright law that has been around for a long time.
>
> In the case of 3D Systems, they are very much in their right to these
> fees. These should have been found out and taken into consideration
> during the purchase of the machine. At least you didn't purchase a DTM,
> because they have licensing fees on their material, along with the
> software. By the way, there are licensing fees for the software on the
> machine, also.
>
> Ross Gates
> Select Mfg. Services Inc.
>
> IJ George wrote:
>
> > RE: SCat3D@aol.com on $20K charges for Maestro.
> >
> > While I'm sure the Maestro is not transferable, was the system
> > you bought the Hughes machine? It was advertised with Maestro -
> > maybe grounds for compliant and refund?
> >
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