freebsdmall.com prices

[Dan Langille]

On 3 Sep 2007 at 13:48, deeptech71 at gmail.com wrote:

> I've just looked at the prices at www.freebsdmall.com, and found that they are 
> overwhelming. A full FreeBSD release costs like 40$. 40$?! HOLY SHIT! Who would 
> buy it for that much money when you can download it for free?

If you don't like it, don't buy it.  :)

> Now you might think that giving 40$ is a great way for supporting the
> project. But is freebsdmall associated with the core team in any way?

I don't think it matter.s

> OK, even if it is, I think there would be more income, if there were a
> reasonable price. Or does mailing a 4 CD set or a DVD really cost that
> much money?!

Try it.  See how cheaply you can produce something of a similar 
quality release after release.  Go for it.

> Either way, I think it is still more financially efficient if users
> download a copy and donate like 35$ via some online method. Don't give
> me wrong. Of course there are people without online access or CD/DVD
> burners, but those are rare case exceptions. Am I wrong? Is it not how
> this thing works? Are lots of people really buying freebsdmall products
> keenly/willingly every time for some reason?

Yes, you're wrong.  :)

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