Another Day With My PC

Don’t you just hate it whenever you’re being informed that the software you’re planning to download is only valid for 60 days unless you pay for it after the said period? Sure, there are lots of freeware on the Internet, but not surprisingly, many of them are not worth the extra megabytes on any hard drive.

The ploy of software manufacturers in teasing users with 30 or 60-day trial periods is not actually reprehensible. In fact, it benefits users who may want to try out the program first before deciding to make his wallet a few centimeters leaner. However, you can’t help but detest this scheme, especially if you already became dependent on it.

If you think that the software that you’re trying out is worth the extra bucks, then I suggest that you purchase it. Don’t whine about the fact that it isn’t free or that it should be free. Programmers have to earn a living, you know. Learn to appreciate this set up. 30-60 days of free use is still a good bargain.

If you have separation anxiety every time you part with your money, then I suggest that you try installing shareware. However, be careful when relying on free software for your PC’s security. While there are many decent freeware on the Internet, they’re usually not as efficient as those which are being offered for a price. If you do find a security application that works as efficiently as those which bear price tags on them, chances are is that it won’t stay for free for too long :)

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