free SoftMaker for Windows 2006 but not Linux version

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free SoftMaker for Windows 2006 but not Linux version

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Hi,

I have noticed that you have made SoftMaker for Windows 2006 for free. This is a bold excellent move.

I wish you also make SoftMaker for Linux 2006 for free as well!!!

Thanks.
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Re: free SoftMaker for Windows 2006 but not Linux version

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Hello,

thank you for the suggestion. I will discuss it with the SoftMaker team.
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Any updates on this request? Thanks.
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Re: free SoftMaker for Windows 2006 but not Linux version

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We are still dicussing this.
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Re: free SoftMaker for Windows 2006 but not Linux version

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This should be rational by all means. If people likes SoftMaker 2006, they will be happily buying and moving to SoftMaker 2009 sooner or later on all platforms.
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Re: free SoftMaker for Windows 2006 but not Linux version

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What a discussion!
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Re: free SoftMaker for Windows 2006 but not Linux version

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Currently we all work to finish the SoftMaker Office 2010 and have no time to build another free version now. After the release we will discuss this again.
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Re: free SoftMaker for Windows 2006 but not Linux version

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It is a shame you are giving away the SoftMaker 2008 Windows version for free, but not the Linux version. I think your marketing department's decisions need a lot of improvement, IMHO. :)
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Re: free SoftMaker for Windows 2006 but not Linux version

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erika wrote:It is a shame you are giving away the SoftMaker 2008 Windows version for free, but not the Linux version. I think your marketing department's decisions need a lot of improvement, IMHO. :)
Considering that they don't even have to give the 2008 Windows version away for free, they're under no obligation to give away the Linux version or anything else. Sure, a free version for Linux would indeed be nice, but they don't OWE us a free version at all.

I for one am glad they at least offer the Windows version. Because of that, I noticed them in the first place and subsequently bought a license for the 2010 version. That, to me, says that their marketing department is doing its job just fine.
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Re: free SoftMaker for Windows 2006 but not Linux version

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We are giving both the Windows and Linux 2008 versions away for free. Please check www.loadandhelp.com more closely.
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Downloads are over. :(
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Yes, this was a two-week charity download.
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Re: free SoftMaker for Windows 2006 but not Linux version

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I think you can make the preovious older versions for free when you release a new version. So you will make thousands of fans, and future prospects. When they like it, they will buy the newest version. Buying is a matter of trust. When you use it and like it, you will %99 percent buy the new one if it is affordable. Your software rocks and it is very cheap, let the prospects experience it for some time. :) My 3 cents (adjusted for inflation) :)
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Re: free SoftMaker for Windows 2006 but not Linux version

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No responses! Don't miss this opportunity to become number 1. Let SoftMaker Office 2008 Windows and Linux be free!
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Re: free SoftMaker for Windows 2006 but not Linux version

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Dear erika,

we will discuss this later when we release SoftMaker Office 2010 for Linux.
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