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Subject: Re: Re[4]: Lyris
From: "Roger Fajman" <RAF @ CU . NIH . GOV>
Date: Sat, 30 Nov 1996 23:08:51 EST
To: brian @ ilinx . ilinx . com, rogerk @ QueerNet . ORG
Cc: list-managers @ GreatCircle . COM

> from the quill of "Roger B.A. Klorese" <rogerk@QueerNet.ORG> on scroll
> <3.0.1.32.19961127214640.026f3448@pop.queernet.org>
> > Whether or not you agree with it, the logic is: you are LICENSING (not
> > purchasing) tools for the accomplishment of benefit to you.  The
> > licensor has the right to derive more benefit when the licensor does.
>
> Because I bought a bigger machine (had to pay for the extra resource),
> capable of doing more/bigger lists that somehow reflects on how much more
> the software has delivered me.  The software is doing exaclty what it was
> when I had 3 lists, my hardware just got bigger and able to handle more
> lists/users.
>
> b.

Scaling up isn't always simply a matter of purchasing more powerful
hardware.  Sometimes improved algorithms are needed.  And I don't
think it makes sense to expect a software developer to implement
two versions of a product just so a less functional one can be
sold for less.

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