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Re:Tower 9 for Mac is here by simondotau on Thursday August 04, 2022 @10:40AM (#32343523)
> This is a free update for existing Tower users.

Given the pricing model precludes ongoing use without ongoing payment, this would seem to be a rather disingenuous thing for them to say.

Re:Tower 9 for Mac is here by brunobrito on Thursday August 04, 2022 @11:03AM (#32343842)
Yes, that's understandable. But we still prefer to make it clear to everyone.
Re:Tower 9 for Mac is here by patrickserrano on Thursday August 04, 2022 @11:11AM (#32343956)
I feel like saying "Free for existing users with a current subscription" would be a lot more clear. I'm a customer who owns an older perpetual license and a lapsed subscription but it's not free for me since I'd need to restart my subscription to use it.
Re:Tower 9 for Mac is here by brunobrito on Thursday August 04, 2022 @11:27AM (#32344189)
Thank you for your suggestion! I have edited my comment and will keep that in mind for the future. Also, thank you for your support — if you'd like to give the new features a try and you run into any issues, just let us know.
Re:Tower 9 for Mac is here by simondotau on Friday August 05, 2022 @07:21PM (#32363058)
I’m in a similar situation. If you change your pricing model so that a lapsed subscription means an end to updates rather than an end to access, I’ll upgrade my Tower 2 license immediately.

I do understand that your current licensing model is probably very effective at getting big revenue out of corporates. I am a solo user who interacts with git maybe once or twice a week. I know I’m not an important customer for you, but it is sad you can’t even throw a bone to the little guy.