#Stardock objectdock alternatives upgrade#

A lot of the time they depend on specific Windows functionality that Microsoft can - and often does - change. I have to come to Stardock's defense here, because as a software developer I feel the same way as they do concerning this issue:ДЄ change to a new version of Windows is not a trivial thing, especially when talking about applications that work so close to the OS itself as Windows customization applications do. Even though it wasnвЂ™t called that way, it was some kind of subscription that terminated inexpectedly, so I had to renew.

#Stardock objectdock alternatives upgrade#

I just remember the Stardock way of selling updates - my licensed WindowBlinds version just didnвЂ™t work anymore when Windows Vista or 7 (too long ago to really remember which Windows it was) was out, and would not, so I needed to buy an upgrade in order to use it on my computerВ again. As long as it doesnвЂ™t exhaust you, itвЂ™s the more charming way. I think it is good you donвЂ™t offer 35.000 apps, but target on a small specific set of tools, and offer support yourself. It boils down to the way one handles things - and you left a mark right after I entered your cosmos by buying a license and got into talking to you. Yes, that is not a subscription since you can drop off and in again at any time. But still, sorry for putting that so inaccurately. I donвЂ™t want to make this a Nexus ad campaign of sorts, hehe. In the interest of clarification, let me just say that Winstep software is NOT subscription based (as in 'rental' software):