Do you think your obligated to receive software updates for a program you pay for?

[ng4ever]

Be it a windows, mac, or ios app or application.

 

[Ink]

To keep it simple:

• Should I receive software updates? Yes.
• Should I apply software updates? Yes.

 

[Deleted member 178]

To keep it simple:

• Should I receive software updates? Yes.
• Should I apply software updates? Yes.

same here.

 

[hjlbx]

Of course... but I don't like the licensing model where I have to pay for on-going updates.

If it's a lifetime license, then you shouldn't have to pay for future updates.

More and more vendors are adopting annual subscription or version license model (that requires update fees).

 

[Atlas147]

Basically you're paying to keep the development of the software up and running, so yes it would be nice to see an update or to once in a while to know that there is progress on making the software better for everyone.

 

[DJ Panda]

Keeping your OS and other software up to date at all times is esential. If they don't give you free upgrades IF you payed for it. (Giveaways I believe shouldn't count) Then you should be allowed to update for your own security.

NOTE: Even so if you read EULA you DON'T own the software you bought. In order to use you have to still agree by their terms.

 

[DardiM]

I think that to be able to receive free updates is normal for a program that I pay , as long as the license is active (for updates that correct bugs, exploits, add new options, etc...)

 

[jamescv7]

Why not? Very minimal to have pretty bad update and of course you need to put on trust and have a backup Plan B when something not works well.