Re: recent changes in compiler pricing

[dave.wood@aonix.com]

On Feb 25, 11:40 am, Markus E Leypold
<development-2006-8ecbb5cc8aREMOVET...@ANDTHATm-e-leypold.de> wrote:
> "Jeffrey R. Carter" <jrcar...@acm.org> writes:
>
> > Markus E Leypold wrote:
> >> And if I understand it correectly, a service plan is still something
> >> you have to pay per year. I wonder where the 0-cost is there? Or
> >> perhapsAONIXshould have word with their PR department on that
> >> wording.
>
> > This is the same business model as AdaCore. You pay nothing for the
> > compiler. You only pay for support.
>
> I disagree. "There is no charge for annual development licenses with
> an active service plan." What without an active service plan? The
> wording seems to indicate that then there is a "charge for annual
> development licenses".
>
> I don't see zero cost there or the wording is buggy. Therefore my
> suggestion that they have a word with the people who write those press
> releases for them.
>
> Regards -- Markus

In the traditional price model, there is a price paid both for the
development license and also a price paid for annual support. In the
new price model, there is no charge for the development license.
Hence, the development license is zero cost. A support subscription,
however, is not free, nor is it claimed as such.

For those who prefer a perpetual development license with an optional
support contract, we continue to offer the traditional model as well.

If you are interested in doing a what-if on which model works best for
your situation, I'd direct you to an Aonix account manager. If you're
interest in the subject is more "academic", feel free to email me
directly as ordinarily I don't monitor this group.

Cheers,

Dave Wood
VP Marketing
Aonix