Re: Possible to make $$ distributing PHP as Shareware?

[Brent Baisley <brent@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I would say it depends on how much money your are looking to make. 
You're not going to get rich "selling" it as shareware, but you may 
build a user base. You could then try switching it to a commercial 
product. Just remember, if it's a commercial product, people will 
expect a certain level of support (like with basic installation).

I know of at least one person making money on a "commercial" php 
product that started out as shareware. Personally, I think it is an 
excellent product, although I've only used the "old" shareware version.
http://www.taskspro.com/


On Dec 15, 2004, at 9:50 PM, Jonathan wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have developed a full email marketing application (using php, mysql) 
> which
> supports tracking technology (i.e. whether the recipient has read the 
> email,
> view online, unsubscribe, click on any of the link etc), bounce mail
> management, backend engine.
>
> Is it possible to make some $$ if I distribute the application as a
> shareware or should I just sell it as an commercial package.
>
> If you have any experience with this, kindly enlighten me.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jonathan
>
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