CompuServe Thread

Dubious autodesk methods

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#87324From: Holger van KollFeb 28, 1994 11:58 AM
> I know software and hardware is more expensive in Europe. I (Germany) don't know if this is true, you may tell me what you pay in the USA for this: 3DSR3 : 4000 $ 4 MB Simm : 200 $ 486/66 Mainboard VLB: 650 $ Compaq XE 560: 4200 $ HP Laserjet IV, 2 MB: 1780 $ In other countries within (west-)europe prices are approx. the same. In Switzerland, they are even higher, but this is relative because of their standard of living. > This MUST be illegal It isn't as long as everybody does it. I only got your message, not the ones before. Why do you talk about those things? Looking at your CI$-ID I think you live in America. If there are more messages about this, I would like to get them.
#87489From: John TissavaryFeb 28, 1994 9:48 PM
I was replying in response to a fellow in Sweden who bought a used, legal copy of 3DS and was told he had to pay $1500 to register it. I don't think that is right. Based on the prices you quoted (Ich bin, zufaelligerweise, aus Muenchen) I'd say European prices are around 25% higher than the US. Tschuess, John Tissavary (La Luna cie)