StrataFrame Forum

License Question

http://forum.strataframe.net/Topic26277.aspx

By Bo Harris - 3/2/2010

We are considering buying the Application Framework but mgmt is backing off now because it appears that "Renewals & Additional Years" requires that we pay $495 per license every year once the initial license expires. Are we understanding this correctly?



I initially thought that once we bought the product we could use it for as long as we want. But it now appears that we only have a limited time frame to use the framework and it will expire after that and we must pay $495 a year to continue use after expiration. Is this correct?
By Edhy Rijo - 3/2/2010

Bo Harris (03/02/2010)
I initially thought that once we bought the product we could use it for as long as we want. But it now appears that we only have a limited time frame to use the framework and it will expire after that and we must pay $495 a year to continue use after expiration. Is this correct?




Hi Bo,



No this is not correct. You buy it and use it all the time you want. The renewal allows you to keep getting updates and bug fixes.
By Bo Harris - 3/2/2010

Thanks! That's good news to hear!
By Bill Cunnien - 3/2/2010

Just my two cents...fwiw...



You are getting a ton of development for a mere $500 per year. It's like adding an entire development staff for pennies on the hour!! If anyone balks at that, knowing the power of the framework, they should have their head examined. The use of the forums alone is worth the investment. It's an easy sell. Just explain to management what you have at your fingertips. They would be unwise to deny the renewals.



Hoping all goes well,

Bill
By Edhy Rijo - 3/2/2010

For the record, I totally agree with Bill. Hehe
By Charles R Hankey - 3/2/2010

I agree with Edhy and Bill as well - as I'm do the many many regular subscribers.



The number of enhancements that come in a year - as well as the ongoing support here - could not be duplicated in 50 man hours, so assuming you pay your people more than $10 an hour, it's a bargain BigGrin
By Keith Chisarik - 3/2/2010

Yup, $495 per developer, per year. More if you use the DDT and security modules.

Best money you will ever spend from a productivity standpoint. This framework will let you immediately begin producing solid deliverables.

By Trent L. Taylor - 3/2/2010

Thanks for all of your comments guys!  For whatever it is worth, Bo.  It isn't just us, we have a great community as you can see.  The community keeps growing and as you can see through the forum, there is a wealth of knowledge and information of people who have gone before you.  That includes us as well.  We are more than just framework developers...we use the framework we have created every day in a large medical application.  So the framework grows every day and we go through the "fire," so to speak, before you which refines the framework even further.

Thanks for your interest in StrataFrame! And thanks again for all of your comments, guys!! Smile