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From: Martin Krischik <krischik@users.sourceforge.net>
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Subject: Re: Licences
Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 14:00:21 +0200
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Michael Bode wrote:

> Martin Krischik <krischik@users.sourceforge.net> writes:
> 
>> I really consider a dual licence now making the GMGPL version only
>> available to those who made a suitable donation to the projects. Even if
>> it's only �5,-- - at least it shows good will.
> 
> Why not charge 14000� per year?

Because I am not greedy - I just despise freeloading.

>> In only thing I would wish for from AdaCore is a zero seat offer - just a
>> gnat tracker account with download (GMGPL) option but without priority
> 
> I don't think that's going to happen. I've got a quote from them for
> GNAT Windows, Linux and GtkAda. Minimum cost is 28000� per year. When
> I asked for version more in the range of Microsoft's offerings they
> told me their support is better. When I answered I believe that but I
> would be completely happy with the kind of support that GNAT GPL
> receives, I've got no answer.

I think that is the real problem here. When I talked with AdaCore they said
that cheaper offers made no sense and there was the free version for that.
Problem now is that the free version is GPL and the gap between the free
version and PRO version has deepened - while what we actually need a
smaller gap between them.

Martin

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