Story: Alex Explains Software Licensing

73 Differences

“I can’t see any difference between your products.”

“Why does ‘Nifty Doorways’ 5.0 Server cost $2,000 more than ND Client?”

“I noticed in your latest operating system, ‘Nifty Doorways 5.0,” that you sell a client and a server version. What’s the difference?”

“I just bought your new operating system, and I can’t figure out your licensing deal.”

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CUSTOMER: I noticed in your latest operating system, "Nifty Doorways 5.0," that you sell a client and a server version.…