Three times I’ve been emailed, via the anonymous form, from people asking if I have a crack or a hack for the rather wicked mobile instant messenger software, Agile Messenger.
Despite the fact that the emailers didn’t actually think to put their contact details on the form (perhaps that was by design), I’m delighted to report that I have a hack for Agile Mobile: It’s called a PayPal account and $11.
Programming software — complex stuff like Agile Messenger — isn’t easy. It’s not the sort of thing you can knock out in 20 minutes. For that, there’s a cost. I reckon people should lump it. Either recognise that there is an inherent cost to the developer and pay up — or don’t bother. Arsing around hunting for a crack or a hack… well, I think that’s rather cheap.
Recognise that they’ve made a good piece of software — check it out for 7 days and see if you like it, no cost. After that, if you’re still using it, then chuck them over $11 for three month’s usage or $44 for the year (from memory). It’s not a lot of cash to pay when you look at a) the value gained and b) the fact it’s clearly cost Agile a bit of cash to develop.
If you haven’t checked it out, it’s totally worth a look. I use it all day. The site’s www.agilemobile.com/
