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Cost of Web Dev. Software

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  • 06-10-2005 10:29am
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    seamus
    Registered Users Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭


    Guys, this isn't a web issue, but it's relevant, though I'm sure most of you have noticed.

    I've been using DreamWeaver in work for some time now, so I've gotten used to it, and I have trouble switching to other solutions - they just don't have the automation I need, particularly in terms of project/site management. I want to go "legal" with my copy of Dreamweaver MX at home, so I went onto the Macromedia site, to check it out. It's listed there at $400 (€331). If you go onto their online shop, it asks you to choose your location, so I choose UK (doncha hate that?). The price then becomes STG£339 (€500). That's an increase of more than 50% on the price, even though the method is identical (download). :mad:

    Is there anywhere online this software can be bought, or is it possible to buy keys retroactively, like MS do?

    Thanks


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    #2
    squibs
    Closed Accounts Posts: 975 ✭✭✭squibs


    Ebay maybe? I know they have lots of versions of the academic version of Studio (dreamweaver,flash,etc) for cheap, but you see the odd regular version up there too at a discount on shop prices.


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    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,933 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    ebay also has loads of copied versions so make sure to check if you are going this route.


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    squibs
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    Yeah - the copied ones are usually priced at about a tenner and the real ones in the hundreds, so it should be easy to distinguish between them.


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    canker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 132 ✭✭canker


    you can buy a new copy on amazon for £117


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    #6
    seamus
    Registered Users Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    Whereabouts?

    Amazon.co.uk has DW8 for £370 and MX (used) for £180. Amazon.com doesn't ship software to Europe.

    I reckon ebay is probably the best bet, cheers guys. I already saw a few people selling cd-rs with keys as "backups". :rolleyes:


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    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,933 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    found a link to this after searching amazon for 'dreamweaver'
    Download DW 8 for $29 via paypal
    www.c1soft.com/download/

    I can't make out whether this is cochure or not* - appears to be and the sites owners details are available on a whois.

    *
    These software programs are copies of retail versions, they do not include a box or paper manual. But don't worry they work just the same and include serial numbers for full unlimited use.

    DW 8 Upgrade on amazon for $190


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    #8
    ken90
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭ken90


    "Can I register/activate this software?

    All copy protection has been removed so you don't need to register/activate this software. You can still download updates for some programs like Office 2003."

    KBannon, You are an optimist.

    We should all protest to Macromedia about their rip off pricing for Europe.


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