Just out of interest...

Kapitan_Phillips · 09-17-07, 05:54 PM

Has anyone actually paid for WinRAR or WinZIP?

p.s. Why isnt there a "Delete Thread" option for thread creators >_<

The WosMan · 09-17-07, 05:58 PM

Nope, been using it for years.

Letum · 09-17-07, 06:02 PM

I use freeware software instead of these applications.
Just as good, but no nags.

bradclark1 · 09-17-07, 06:25 PM

I thought WinRar is free now (as in no money).

Skybird · 09-17-07, 06:32 PM

I payed for Hypersnap 4 several years ago, since I was using it a lot, and liked it. Lost it all during a later reinstall and system change, and was to lazy to care, so then I did not care for not paying for Hypersnap 5, using this one rarely only. I am now using a totally different and free screenshot program anyway.

Using free RAR and ZIP software also.

So, i am willing to pay a fee for a tool if i like it and use it often, and the price is adequate. But I do not pay for it time and again, and updates, or if there are free alternatives that serve their purpose satisfactory.

fatty · 09-17-07, 06:40 PM

I use WinRAR but haven't paid for it. I don't mind nags because I rarely use it, probably because all the places I would typically download compressed files from now require stupid registration and waiting in lines.

STEED · 09-18-07, 04:25 AM

Why pay for something when you can pick up a freeware or Open Source one which dose the job for you.

09-17-07, 05:54 PM	#1
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Just out of interest... Has anyone actually paid for WinRAR or WinZIP? p.s. Why isnt there a "Delete Thread" option for thread creators >_< __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

09-17-07, 06:02 PM	#3
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I use freeware software instead of these applications. Just as good, but no nags. __________________

09-17-07, 06:32 PM	#5
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,618 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I payed for Hypersnap 4 several years ago, since I was using it a lot, and liked it. Lost it all during a later reinstall and system change, and was to lazy to care, so then I did not care for not paying for Hypersnap 5, using this one rarely only. I am now using a totally different and free screenshot program anyway. Using free RAR and ZIP software also. So, i am willing to pay a fee for a tool if i like it and use it often, and the price is adequate. But I do not pay for it time and again, and updates, or if there are free alternatives that serve their purpose satisfactory. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

09-18-07, 04:25 AM	#7
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Why pay for something when you can pick up a freeware or Open Source one which dose the job for you. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

09-17-07, 05:58 PM	#2
The WosMan Watch Officer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: OH Posts: 332 Downloads: 88 Uploads: 0	Nope, been using it for years.

09-17-07, 06:25 PM	#4
bradclark1 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA. Posts: 2,794 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	I thought WinRar is free now (as in no money).

09-17-07, 06:40 PM	#6
fatty The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,448 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I use WinRAR but haven't paid for it. I don't mind nags because I rarely use it, probably because all the places I would typically download compressed files from now require stupid registration and waiting in lines.