Comments on: Linky Goodness, November 14

By: Patrick

Patrick — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:05:28 +0000

Google probably knows a little too much about all of us. It is finally about time that Microsoft upgraded and got rid of using boxes and providing an online store for their software. It will probably save tons of boxes from going to the landfills. Patrick's last blog post..Nanotechnology Dangerous for Your Health and The Environment?

By: Internet Entrepreneur

Internet Entrepreneur — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:23:33 +0000

packaged software is already a thing of the past. The last time I bought PS that was a couple of years ago (Creative Suite 2) Internet Entrepreneur's last blog post..Severe Twitterdation

By: Printer

Printer — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:10:58 +0000

Microsoft has been dragging their heels on this for years………packaged software will soon become a thing of the past.

By: SEO Tips South Africa

SEO Tips South Africa — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:03:39 +0000

I agree with YouGov that the roll out of affordable broadband services across the globe will dictate the uptake of exclusively online software.

By: Michael Henry

Michael Henry — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:23:47 +0000

I wonder if that book includes the questionable practices outlined in the EULA of the Chrome browser.

By: Ami Ohayon

Ami Ohayon — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:02:34 +0000

I haven’t bought packaged software for more than five years now … it’s inevitable that companies will move towards online delivery.

By: YouGov

YouGov — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:23:41 +0000

I certainly agree that the future for packaged software doesn’t look strong. It is cheaper for the maker to provide it online but I think it will take a while before the broadband worldwide gets up to sufficient levels for it to truly take over.

By: Gachinpo Feed

Gachinpo Feed — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:13:59 +0000

The articles which you have linked are really interesting! I've read them and liked it. Gachinpo Feed's last blog post..Compaq CQ-50 139WM Laptop

By: Nicole Price

Nicole Price — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:11:34 +0000

Why would it sound the death knell of packaged software? As long as there is need for security and efficient downloadability, packaged software cannot be wished away. Nicole Price's last blog post..Save Money on Medication

By: Daniel Rizzo

Daniel Rizzo — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:44:13 +0000

your concern to redownloading is not going on to me. But in Brazil we have a lot of problems with this…

By: PS3

PS3 — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:37:55 +0000

The article on the death of packaged software caught my eye. Steam and others have been offering the service for some time now.

My concerns are 1) re-downloading times if you have a system crash and 2) the fact you have nothing to sell on once you have finished the game (which the developers will like no doubt!)