From: r9jmg0@yahoo.com   
      
   On 25/09/01 06:16 AM, Allan Higdon wrote:   
   > On Mon, 01 Sep 2025 07:35:46 -0500, JJ  wrote:   
   >   
   >> On Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:52:03 -0500, Allan Higdon wrote:   
   >>>   
   >>> "After installing MainType, it runs in Free Edition mode, with   
   >>> certain advanced features disabled. The Free Edition is licensed for   
   >>> use by non-commercial entities for personal, educational, and other   
   >>> non-commercial purposes only. The sole exception is the 30-day   
   >>> evaluation period, during which commercial entities may also use the   
   >>> software free of charge."   
   >>   
   >> No matter how the words are turned around, it's still a crippleware. It's   
   >> not a freeware.   
   >>   
   >   
   > There are plenty of other programs with a Free Edition that are also   
   > Freeware to me.   
   > The limitations of the program determine that.   
   >   
   > There are few Freeware font managers that offer the features of this   
   > program.   
   > You should post what limited functionality makes this a crippleware to you.   
      
   The old "liteware" vs "crippleware" debate.   
      
   The missing features in the free version are:   
      
   Can be used for commercial purposes   
   Export fonts (nice, but not critical)   
   Custom font views (nice, but not critical)   
   Auto install fonts after synchronization (nice, but not critical)   
   Font registry fixer (don't even know what that would be, but probably   
   not critical)   
   HTML export (ditto)   
      
   And then there is:   
      
   Maximum number of fonts allowed in the font library:   
     2500 (Free version)   
     10000 (Standard version, $49.00)   
     unlimited! (Professional version, $79.00)   
      
   Currently, I have 144 fonts installed. Doesn't look like this last one   
   is an issue.   
      
   Personally, I would call the program liteware. That is, unless   
   attempting to use a missing feature results in a message that the   
   feature is only available in a paid version. Then it would be what I   
   call PROmotionware.   
      
   YMMV though.   
      
   --   
   John C. No ad, CD, cripple, demo, nag, pay, pirated, share, spy,   
   time-limited, trial or web wares for me please. I filter crossposts,   
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   tech corporations from India & industry back from China.   
      
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