Author: Peter Berger
Date: 00:56:55 08/04/01
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On August 04, 2001 at 02:25:06, Frank Schneider wrote: >> >>example: >>SOS 11/99 downloads from my webpage: >>1.145 !! > >Ok, lets say 50% dump the downloaded file after they realize that it >doesn't install itself when you doubleclick on it. >Maybe only 10% of the remaining 572 would have bought SOS if it wasn't free and >20% of them will not buy Shredder or Fritz, because they do not need >a professional GUI or engine anymore. Assumed there are 3 companies to choose >a professional program from, each would loose about 4 customers. > > >Frank > I was amazed by the little number of downloads for SOS ( others have lots more) and I think your general maths sounds logical . Maybe the issue is about the engines though. Someone buys a Fritz prog and after a while would like to have another engine. He can buy some more at Chessbase or he can download some for free. An example: I have a Junior 6 - I can't find any reason why i should buy Junior 7. Or any other new Chessbase engine - the ones I have are already strong enough. From time to time I'll try some of the new and interesting free ones - why should I buy one of them ? pete
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