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Why should I pay for a GPL-licensed software?

Last update on 26.04.2009 by Admin.

You do not have to pay the software, but the service.

Our intention is to develop and provide sophisticated and stable software that lets you the freedom to adapt it to your individual needs and share your solutions with others. Your benefit is our goal.

Unfortunately developing and maintaining software on the one hand and providing support afterwards on the other hand is time expensive and associated with costs for technical literature, hard- and software, hosting of the project websites, electricity and so on.

It goes without saying, that we are able to keep up our services only as long as we can cover these expenses. The previous way - asking and waiting for donations - was relative frustrating because it felt like constant begging - even though the download statistics and searchengine results showed a constantly increase of downloads and websites using MisterEstate.

In order to keep up our services, it was necessary to find a fair and for both sides acceptable solution for the future. That´s why we decided to split our downloadbase into two areas - a free and without registration accessible area and an area for registered members on subscription basis. Considering the very low prices for full access and the chance to get MisterEstate for free furthermore, we hope you´ll support our decision to save the future of the MisterEstate project.

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