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Re: Re: alternative to .mac

On 7/24/02 21:05, email@hidden said:

>Paul Richards wrote:
>
>> Give me the option of @mac.com e-mail only service at a reasonable price
and
>> I'll pay it gladly.
>
>This is only sound and reasonable to many of us. The unfortunate fact
>was that
>the plan as developed and announced by Apple can be construed as not a
>reasonable
>option for the majority. While Apple may have thought of that fact
>(that many
>would not be happy), it still not a palatable one for the large
>proportion of
>iTools users.

Unfortunately, it is cheaper to do a one price scheme than to try to
track each activity separately. An annual fee should make it easier to do
that, but still requires a much more complicated database. The flat fee
is easier to run. I don't expect Apple to do more than perhaps give us
quarterly payments. (Don't really expect that.) Monthly payments and even
quarterly increases Apple's cost of handling substantially.

Personally I am still debating whether I will even renew for the first
year. I almost definitely won't go for a second year without some
additional services. But then that is my choice. I am not angry at Apple
for making a good business decision. It would be nice if they did
something for MUGs and their members, but I don't see it, as it would
once again create administrative headaches.

Lynn
InfoManager
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