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MacUpdate Software Bundle Sale [Update]
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Of the listed applications offered by MacUpdate (the first list), the three with asterisks ( Little Snitch Intaglio TechTool Pro) will not be offered unless x number of people purchase the package thereby "unlocking" it and making it available.
My reading of it is that unless the required number purchase the package, the software is locked down, as in, unusable.
Personally, I don't think it's smart to put the most desired applications (save for GraphicConverter) as the 'Locked' ones. Less people will buy the package, there is a definite chance you won't get the app you wanted in the first place.
I'm loving my powerbook w/o an isight 
maybe i should have purchased the first bundle if only for a few thing on it, oh well.
I could see myself using techtool pro, cocktail, and iwow. I might play around w/pixelmator, intagilo and maybe graphicconverter. don't really need image editors as i have PScs. But it might be nice to have a faster starting application for just adjusting photos for internet use.
maybe i should have purchased the first bundle if only for a few thing on it, oh well.
I could see myself using techtool pro, cocktail, and iwow. I might play around w/pixelmator, intagilo and maybe graphicconverter. don't really need image editors as i have PScs. But it might be nice to have a faster starting application for just adjusting photos for internet use.
Screw that. That is one lame deal. I'm not buying that package in HOPES it sells for more so I can get a key. Hey can always deny they sold and never send you a key. How can you prove it????
If you check the link in the OP with the text, "MacHeist scavenger hunt bundle," you'll see that it is a concept that can most certainly work. Obviously more in favor of the business, but such is capitalism, no? It's a genius business approach.Is it great for consumers in the first place? No, not really.
FYI, I'm not saying to buy or not buy this package, just trying to clarify what little I can read into this.
Is it great for consumers in the first place? No, not really.
FYI, I'm not saying to buy or not buy this package, just trying to clarify what little I can read into this.
Yeah, I've been around for a while. I used Apple II's before there was a Mac. I remember the last MacHeist. I also remember lots of very angry developers.
macenforcer deciding not to buy based on the chance of getting something proves my point. I didn't say ALL people would think that way, just some, and possibly enough to keep the numbers from getting high enough to unlock the package you want. Gambling is an addiction, no?
Just because you're not interested on the bundle doesn' mean it's adware and other people aren't interested - this is fine to post here, imho.
I had only heard of one of these apps, techtoolpro, and none of the others. I don't use many 3rd party software on my Mac, so being introduced to something like this is neat.
Stop the hatin'!
I had only heard of one of these apps, techtoolpro, and none of the others. I don't use many 3rd party software on my Mac, so being introduced to something like this is neat.
Stop the hatin'!
PixelMator could be huge if they are done well.
Flow looks nice too, although it's a shame we can't see the editor yet. It's a crowded market in that area as well.
It's quite like PS in terms of UI (patents?), but makes use of some nice features of the Mac, like the CoreImage, the HUD, iSight, Automater, use of .Mac to backup preferences, brushes, palettes etc.
I'll take a good look at it.
I could also see Apple buying them out and creating a pro image editor to complement (never know which one to use! Edit: thanks Dictionary) Aperture.
Flow looks nice too, although it's a shame we can't see the editor yet. It's a crowded market in that area as well.
It's quite like PS in terms of UI (patents?), but makes use of some nice features of the Mac, like the CoreImage, the HUD, iSight, Automater, use of .Mac to backup preferences, brushes, palettes etc.
I'll take a good look at it.
I could also see Apple buying them out and creating a pro image editor to complement (never know which one to use! Edit: thanks Dictionary) Aperture.
tuff tuff... marketing marketing! money money! The downpayment for my SUV! oh yeah, I want mine in olive green.
Good apps though.
yeah, I am still pretty mad about the isight thing. Part of the blame goes to Apple to let that happen (somehow).
Good hack though.
Good apps though.
yeah, I am still pretty mad about the isight thing. Part of the blame goes to Apple to let that happen (somehow).
Good hack though.
Uh, yeah, what he said
Awesome! I pay $50 and cannot even access the best titles unless 10,000 people buy in (unlikely), sold by a peeping Tom. Not to mention I've got to give a shady character like this my contact and financial info. Nothing like the gutter of American capitalism.
Awesome! I pay $50 and cannot even access the best titles unless 10,000 people buy in (unlikely), sold by a peeping Tom. Not to mention I've got to give a shady character like this my contact and financial info. Nothing like the gutter of American capitalism.
They know exactly what happened last time, and they can talk to the developers who got involved, deals like this happen because there is lots of competition, I will certainly be picking this up but I doubt I would buy the applications separately.
These deals are designed to enable people to buy the applications who wouldn't normally buy them. See this good article for why.
Arstechnica for one will certainly promote this bundle too, I don't see the problem as it's a good deal for us, it's like the links to the Apple Store on the homepage.
I'll never buy any software package that has elements that are unlocked unless THEY are successful in getting enough numbers sold. To hell with that.
Can't wait for the droves of people who've bought into it to start pestering everyone to buy in, once they realize that they won't get the good software...
Can't wait for the droves of people who've bought into it to start pestering everyone to buy in, once they realize that they won't get the good software...
Exactly. Their job is to get people to buy this bundle through MacHeist in order to steal sales from MacUpdate? Why....because someone else used MacHeist's "marketing" idea? It's not exactly a new concept. They just did it with software. Also, marketing ideas are borrowed all the time. It's not MacHeists idea.
I like MacUpdate. Anyhow, I'd likely buy the package through MacUpdate rather than MacHeist, despite MacRumors' affiliation with MacHeist. MacHeist seems like the sneakier group in this situation, not MacUpdate.
But they're not actually giving this to you. MacHeist is only giving you the "privilege" of being a beta tester for another company. How nice of them.
Buy the package deal from HERE.
It is only £25, I think the chances of them not selling enough to get Tech Tool Pro is small, though it is a gamble. But you can only get the Mac Heist applications at the beginning so <shrug>.
9999 purchases seems like a lot to get the full deal. Is there a link to how many have/haven't signed up for the deal and can you opt out if it doesn't reach the goal. I haven't checked the link.
i wasn't saying they didn't exist btw i wanted you to post some links
SHAME ON MAC RUMORS!
so if i pay my $25 to macrumors to be a contributor and get the site ad-free, does that include not having to see this advertisement disguised as a post on the front page as well?