the softwares like anti virus and all why do they give their edotions for free
what is their profit in it
2007-01-12 06:46:30 · 10 answers · asked by san42 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
The antivirus softwares u get for free when u buy a new computer is a trialware product. mostly for a couple of months. Its like if u like the product u can buy it after the product expires.
Its like advertising u loose in the short run but gain in the long run.
2007-01-12 08:37:45 · answer #1 · answered by wil_kick 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There are three reasons:
1. There are some people who actually believe cool software should be given away for free as a public service. They're doing something nice just because they can.
2. They have other, "premium" versions with more bells and whistles. If you're happy with the free product, but want more features, they hope you buy from them.
3. They attach adware or other programs to their software, and are paid by the adware people for every installation. They make their money on the side (often to your detriment).
2007-01-12 17:11:08 · answer #2 · answered by antirion 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Most of the time the free version is the simplest version they offer and to get more feature the user has to buy the upgrade. They figure that if the person likes it then they are going to spend more money on it. Also if the people have a good impression on it they might tell their friends and family about it and so the company gets well known.
2007-01-12 14:53:49 · answer #3 · answered by antidisestablishmentarianism 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In most cases they are limited featured versions of the "paid-for" software.
The business model is to get people to try the limited free version in the hope that they will then purchase the full-featured version of the program.
2007-01-12 15:17:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They in return hope that the majority of clients will upgrade to the Paid Version, if the product is good enough most will.
2007-01-12 14:50:19 · answer #5 · answered by Devil Dog 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They are fully government funded. The government pays them to do stuff like that because spam and spayware and stuff like that is ilegal.
2007-01-12 18:14:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Most use it to demonstrate programming skill and offer Pro versions. Some just do it for fun!
2007-01-12 14:49:53 · answer #7 · answered by Cirric 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
they are not free. in each download there are secret little trolls that steal your credit card information then send it to the company who then charges an exorbitant amount of money in the guise of 1-900-**** calls to your bill.
the victim is so embarrassed that they usually just pay it.
this is a terrible scam and I hope congress investigates the corrupt practices of these corporations.
2007-01-12 14:54:46 · answer #8 · answered by user name 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
this is after service not free
2007-01-12 21:40:58 · answer #9 · answered by keral 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the more people will get aware of it,their sales will boost up.
2007-01-12 14:51:55 · answer #10 · answered by ganesh n 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋