Why can't Autodesk allow ownership?

germanspacemonkeys · ‎07-12-2024

I should be able to own the software I am paying for. Everything has gone to subscription and it is almost impossible to purchase software only once and being able to own it. Autodesk claims that subscriptions are beneficial to everyone but they increase the price every year once they release a new version. They intentionally make it almost impossible for anyone to use their products since they lock everything behind subscriptions which is why alot of Developers have shifted towards other products.

I will be sticking with Blender in the meantime until Autodesk starts making changes and has respect for it's customers.

Simon_Weel · ‎07-15-2024

It's nitpicking but you never own software - only the right to use it.

The move to subscription is not in the interest of users but shareholders.

I think you have to wait for hell to freeze over before this will change?

pendean · ‎07-15-2024

@germanspacemonkeys wrote:
I should be able to own the software I am paying for....

That's never been an ability with any software creator: take a few minutes to understand "software ownership" as an end user, it is quite enlightening how the laws are literally against the user:
https://www.webopedia.com/insights/owningsoftware/
https://www.allbusiness.com/the-difference-between-buying-and-licensing-software-928-1.html
and... well, there is so much out there to explain how software works in plain language, help yourself
https://www.google.com/search?q=do+you+own+a+software+license

The correct "want" you have is to use the software perpetually, aka forever. But also keep in mind, Microsoft is aiming real hard to stop that security breach too and if you are on a MAC, well, most software is dead in the water thanks to Apple, no one else.

In the meantime..."I will be sticking with Blender" is a sound business decision for you. Enjoy doing you 100% of the time.

germanspacemonkeys · ‎07-15-2024

With all do respect,

This has nothing to do with security. I'm just asking for Autodesk to not have subscriptions and just allow people to buy the software once like you used to be able to do. Adobe has done the same thing for years and they recently changed the terms of the sale allowing them to view your work and profit off of it. You're tolerance is part of the problem.

This is exactly why open source software will become the standard when enough 3D artists switch to it which many have already made that transition.

pendean · ‎07-15-2024

@germanspacemonkeys wrote:
...This is exactly why open source software will become the standard when enough 3D artists switch to it which many have already made that transition.

Very true indeed for a sizeable community in many industries: so... why are you here posting then?

germanspacemonkeys · ‎07-20-2024

You are ignoring everything that I have said in my post. If you cannot contribute to anything then why bother replying?

pendean · ‎07-23-2024

@germanspacemonkeys wrote:
You are ignoring everything that I have said in my post. If you cannot contribute to anything then why bother replying?

You appear to be just unaware of 'normal' business practices of for-profit software companies, and I am trying to guide you to literature for you you to see the reality of it all, plus agreeing with you that OPEN SOURCE software exists and is amazing to use when that works for your need.