Re: [ATM] re: ATM software

[Joseph Goins <jb_goins@yahoo.com>]

Hey Nick,
  I'd be glad to help test your software if you get some going. 
Traditionally, ATM software is free to the community and not too many
of us like to register to use it.  You could ask the user to register
if they want to recieve updates and bug fixes but leave the option for
the person to refuse to register and still be able to get and use the
software.  Of course, if you came out with a program that commercial
opticians started to use, I would require them to actually pay for it. 
But I think you've got a long road ahead of you before you would get to
that point.

Joe
--- Jovian <joviansoftware@comcast.net> wrote:

> Thanks Gary for the suggestion. I would of course made a
> help/tutorial
> on how to use the software to the best of my abilities but you made
> me
> think of adding something that would go beyond that and explain the
> theory behind the tests and what to look for visually. I also
> appreciate
> the comment about priceing and am thinking I will go with a donation
> type of system, where the software is free and users can donate funds
> if
> they so choose to help its progress.
> Nick   
> 
> Suggestions? Sure. When designing the package, consider the 
> least common denominator of knowledge possessed by your 
> target user. Don't assume anything. Provide levels of help so 
> that someone experienced and knowledgeable can quickly find 
> out how to do something, and others can get as much as they 
> may need. 
> 
> Charging is up to you, but when I consider what's already 
> available free - including unrelated things like Cartes, I 
> think you should consider this a labor of love, or make it so 
> good we'll gladly pay.
> 
> 
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Joseph Goins
Dallas, TX 75287
 
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