There's a lot of software out there that's free for non-commercial use, and require a licence fee for commercial use. A good business model, I'd say. Since those software packages don't have to be crippled by convoluted copy protection measures they're more stable, (somewhat) easier to develop and maintain, and still the software company cna make a good living out of it. Doesn't work for typical home use software, such as games. Or Poser, Bryce, Windows. For home use/hobbyist software, the best way is selling at low prices, so low that piracy isn't worth the trouble. Funny thing: I saw a Microsoft Office "Learning Edition" in a computer shop two days ago. Word, Excel and Powerpoint, at a low price (in Microsoft terms), and a license to install it on up to 3 computers. Smart move from MS!

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