KandieMan101 — Mon, 07 Apr 2003 23:31:00 +0000

It certainly is time-consuming to make "good security"...but I really don't want my products distributed for free.

Wil — Mon, 07 Apr 2003 21:41:56 +0000

Well, I guess people go to great lengths to keep making sure they generate legal revenue. I don't think it's that bad an idea, but it can be very complex to do properly.

Mark Hensler — Mon, 07 Apr 2003 17:30:51 +0000

For compiled programs, I can understand a 'call home' routine. But for scripting languages, I can't see that as practical.

Wil — Mon, 07 Apr 2003 11:41:02 +0000

Write in code to the script that makes you enter a licence number to use it. The script verifies this with my database online.

If you do not enter a serial number the script will cease to function in 30 days, again with a built-in routine that renders the script unusable.

I give users free upgrades within that version cycle. That is, if it's version 1.1 they get free upgrades throughout to 1.9 then an upgrade fee for version 2. and beyond.

KandieMan101 — Sat, 05 Apr 2003 21:51:17 +0000

...anyone else?

dk01 — Sat, 05 Apr 2003 13:00:18 +0000

I don't do commercial scripts but frankly it seems that most scripts are becoming open source and are growing and improving much quicker that way. If you are referring to like a php script where it is custom made then usually I just send it on payment. I don't think upgrades would be given unless there was further payment. As far as support goes you need to provide some support if the script is not functioning but there is a limit. If the script is working but they was you to change something after the product has been paid for then they should be paying you for the extra job. I would think email would be sufficient for dealing with customers. Forums are useful on Open Source products because they are "open" forums. Usually you want to deal with you clients individually and not as a group. It seems more focused.
-dk