tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343953541946550800.post4229296579237813914..comments2024-03-28T13:19:29.995+01:00Comments on IndiaFoxtEcho Visual Simulations: A word on piracy... and freeware.ScimmiaSpazialehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04185511694079000055noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343953541946550800.post-90082002182770473722012-11-05T09:52:39.577+01:002012-11-05T09:52:39.577+01:00All,
thanks for your comments and opinions - much...All,<br /><br />thanks for your comments and opinions - much appreciated.<br /><br />Sales figures for October are in, and I am happy to say that the project has broken the even point (and then some) - including taxes.<br /><br />I will keep it on sale for another week or so, and then withdraw it from sales.ScimmiaSpazialehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04185511694079000055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343953541946550800.post-40376023929878006382012-11-04T19:31:11.352+01:002012-11-04T19:31:11.352+01:00Hi Dino,
I support a decision on payware/freeware...Hi Dino,<br /><br />I support a decision on payware/freeware either way.<br /><br />And to people who regret already buying it, because of Dino's decision: tuf luck.<br />You clearly have an no idea what motivates FS designers to spend countless hours on this hobby. Freeware or Payware. Feeling cheated because a designer is satisfied with only recovering actual real-world costs, is about the dummest reason for regret.<br />As a freeware designer, I can't prevent you from downloading my stuff. But if I could, I would. Rob B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343953541946550800.post-68538070404339658002012-11-03T06:56:05.992+01:002012-11-03T06:56:05.992+01:00Dino,
My thoughts, keeping the sales a little lon...Dino,<br /><br />My thoughts, keeping the sales a little longer would increase your funds to enhance this bird since now you already have a solid platform. Example, it would be real cool to simulate radar for stalking air traffic integrated with the SMS payload and having a shoot que displayed at HMD Hud. With extra funds, you can even sub-contract to external parties to develop the enhancements if your time is a constraint. I can't speak for the rest but I would pay for those extras :) I must say that I really love this product.Honeycoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539033518775862802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343953541946550800.post-11728881600256603672012-11-02T22:36:45.724+01:002012-11-02T22:36:45.724+01:00Dino;
Having some of the same accounting problems ...Dino;<br />Having some of the same accounting problems of penalties for making X amount of bucks after a while, I understand. Also I hear you on the sales barrier.<br />No worries;<br />JosefGrowler Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09264363943842501103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343953541946550800.post-83959504624036577902012-11-02T08:43:23.075+01:002012-11-02T08:43:23.075+01:00...one more thing. If you ask me "why are you......one more thing. If you ask me "why are you ding this?" I believe this RSA video gives a reasonable answer:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJcAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07605149949419945368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343953541946550800.post-58155610520052303072012-11-02T08:41:27.398+01:002012-11-02T08:41:27.398+01:00Thanks for your comments and appreciation, guys.
...Thanks for your comments and appreciation, guys.<br /><br />Let me explain a couple of things-I am not a tree hugger who likes to share just for the joy of doing it (which I like). And there is surely nothing wrong in making profit from this activity - I highly appreciate the work of several payware developers which deliver incredibly good products.<br /><br />Thing is, I already have a good job, relatively well-payed. And I know myself (and human nature) - I can be greedy. I do not want this to become a "significantly profitable" activity because I'd probably end up spending even more hours in it (which would impact the quality of my "real" job) and making things I do no want (projects I do not like and updates I may not want to do).<br /><br />Also, if I exceed a certain amount of money, there come law and accounting obligations I do not have the time to comply with.<br /><br />Moreover, from my F-35 version 1 experience, sales will drop very quickly in few months - reaching few copies per months after just 3-4 months...<br /><br />Again, I believe there is nothing wrong in profit and payware - it's just not the right thing for me at this time.<br /><br />I know that customers may be pissed off if I switch the F-35 to freeware...sorry for that. I just wanted to give an early warning on this blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07605149949419945368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343953541946550800.post-90101355993240374442012-11-02T06:48:52.106+01:002012-11-02T06:48:52.106+01:00No Dino, go ahead and make a profit. By all means...No Dino, go ahead and make a profit. By all means... nothing sinful about a small profit to at the least fund other projects.Growler Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09264363943842501103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343953541946550800.post-44397094680419295572012-11-02T06:27:29.046+01:002012-11-02T06:27:29.046+01:00What? Freeware version going to be release in only...What? Freeware version going to be release in only a few months? I am now regretting spending money on this already! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343953541946550800.post-83445961786303920462012-11-02T01:48:31.670+01:002012-11-02T01:48:31.670+01:00Sounds like a great plan Dino.... this second vers...Sounds like a great plan Dino.... this second version should be experienced by everyone! I bought version 1 and 2 and have no problem with it being released as freeware later. Those of us that bought it have already had plenty of time to flaunt this awesome bird on the many forums, and for sure made others want it as well! Bravo and keep up the great work! I will always support your work!Rob Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343953541946550800.post-28315017797196222982012-11-01T02:47:22.041+01:002012-11-01T02:47:22.041+01:00HI dino. I have purchased both version number 1 an...HI dino. I have purchased both version number 1 and 2 of the F35 and have continued to fallow your work. Although I understand why some people may choose to pirate software as I my self have spent a conciderable amount on the hobby, I cannot condone its pracktice. I completely support what ever you choose to do with the sale of your products and will continue to fallow your work and support you when you come out with stuff I like, and you have not dissapointed me yet. Do you ever plan on doing some corprate jets? they are some of my favorite aircraft. If you want my honest opinion though I value your hard work and wish you would incorperate some DRM.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01415332706399471823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343953541946550800.post-73052991885868046032012-11-01T00:31:58.343+01:002012-11-01T00:31:58.343+01:00Dino, as a customer who purchased the F35 I can sa...Dino, as a customer who purchased the F35 I can say that I am thankful to you for releasing such a great aircraft.<br />If a few of us that pay for the aircraft makes it freely available for the many then you have my vote.<br />I must say that what you are doing is really refreshing in todays corporate climate.<br />Keep up the good work!!Jensonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343953541946550800.post-5592794445021954942012-10-31T23:35:29.068+01:002012-10-31T23:35:29.068+01:00@SpazSinbad
Thanks - I had already spotted it... ...@SpazSinbad<br /><br />Thanks - I had already spotted it... very interesting read. I wish I had time to check its applicability to my FSX rendition.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07605149949419945368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343953541946550800.post-62143919158542919572012-10-31T18:48:57.003+01:002012-10-31T18:48:57.003+01:00Dino, Thanks for your excellent work. I'm hopi...Dino, Thanks for your excellent work. I'm hoping you are able to at least break even on your expenses. A simple USAF F-35A 'flight manual' is available online.<br />F-35A--OPERATIONS PROCEDURES 07 June 2012 <br />AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 11-2F-35A, VOLUME 3 <br />http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/AFI11-2F-35AV3.pdf (0.5Mb)SpazSinbadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15641145867753447137noreply@blogger.com