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$75 for a program with lots of free alternatives??? Is this a joke?!

I hope yes.

~˘24˛32z`^˘ , 16.03.2011, 10:13
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likno, 16.03.2011
Hello,

This is Suzan from Likno Software team.

I understand that the software may look pricey for users that know how to program source code directly and can use free open source alternatives. However, I would like to mention that we have put much thought into this application so that it can be customized easily through an *interface* rather than with actual code. This certainly is of value to many non-coders or to coders that do not wish to spend lots of time in learning the code/variables of open source applications.

In addition we have added many options, parameters, etc. and created a variety of example designs, so that users can start from ready-made use cases and simply customize them to their needs.

The $75 is for "unlimited domains", there is also the option to purchase a "3-domains license" at $39.95, which is quite affordable for users that maintain only 1 or up to 3 websites (we have many of them).

Again, I understand that the application (and its price level) may not be suitable for some users while it is very handy for others (based on the feedback we get from them).

Thank you very much for the feedback, it is very appreciated.

Suzan Doyle
Likno Software team
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http://www.likno.com
Powerful menus, trees, buttons, tabs, modals, tooltips, accordions, designs for your websites
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Robert, Sf3soft, 17.03.2011, 04:30
Two things:

1 - Do you even know what the software DOES?
2 - Why do you complain about the price? YOU'RE GETTING IT FOR FREE!!!!

Do not judge a program merely by its price. Heck, some of the best software ever created costs THOUSANDS of dollars. That is not to say that only good software costs a ton of money, but a program should NEVER be judged on price. A program should be judged on things like features, ease of use, doing what is wanted, doing what is needed, etc.

As stated by Linko in their comment, it is VERY uncommon for a company to allow you to use a software for UNLIMITED domains - most of what I have found is a bunch of single domain licenses and software, not good for large deployments. To get what Linko is offering for $75 normally, FREE today, most companies will charge you hundreds of dollars or more, specifically for the unlimited domains feature.

Speaking as someone who knows what is required to MAKE software, I can honestly agree with Linko that it takes a LOT of time and effort to make software, as well as testing it for problems, fixing said problems, accommodating a wide variety of customers, etc.

Robert
Student Developer
Sf3soft

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