i'm not saying he has or doesn't have a right to charge for something - just like MS charges for VS2008. I'm just saying that this doesn't cater to my self interest in the long run.

I haven't seen any other tool tips this good in the open source world, but I'd rather use something good enough open source than use something closed; given history open source will catch up sooner or later

These are JavaScript tooltips, it isn't some breakthrough technology. Your company won't collapse if the guy disappears.

If his stuff is better than the open source stuff, go for it.

You can always move to the open source code later. And think, by then it might have caught up with him, and you'll only have to update your code once, rather than each step as the open source code catches up (assuming it does).

good point

Don't feel bad about posting it, I'm sure it caters other peoples needs, like mine.

I've taken a look at his other scripts, great stuff, frequent updates. I don't think open source will be catching up any time soon.

frequent updates yes... but you need $299 up-front to take advantage of it, unless you feel like continually giving $50...

For unlimited use $295 is a good price. As a programmer, I couldn't code it for that. I think others using this on a commercial basis would agree.