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Posted by David Dunham
Jun 3, 2009 at 01:49 AM

 

>8)  Software subscription models also seem
>to be an option, as they provide a comparatively steady revenue stream, and
>incentivize the developer to continue to make improvements

The possible downside with trying to get the developer to keep making improvements is that they may keep doing so. And you may end up with Microsoft Word.

What’s a model that encourages getting the tool right (elegant and streamlined, so it doesn’t get in the way of YOUR task)?