Hasleo Backup Suite V5.5.2.0 Released!

[admin]

I think I'll wait until all this is settled before I buy a license.  The last thing I, or anyone, want if some there to be anything that restricts the ability to use HBS when I need it.  I'll wait for the timebomb to be removed, then I'll buy.

Your perspective is understandable. For over a decade, we have never required users to pay in any unethical manner to continue using our software. In the years leading up to the V5.5 release, we never earned a single penny from HBS, and even now we haven't imposed excessive restrictions on the free version's functionality. Some users have complained that the free version doesn't support Windows Enterprise. I'm sorry, but commercial use should be paid for. Individual users generally don't use Windows Enterprise Edition anyway. Are we wrong about that?

[admin]

People may underestimate the amount of work required to implement HBS's current features, including design, coding, and testing, which is typically handled by a company rather than a small team like ours. No one knows how much effort we've put in, and frankly, no one really cares, since many assume our ultimate goal is just to make money. That's fine, we'll just keep doing what we're supposed to do. Ultimately, what I want to say is that every penny we earn is fair and ethical.

[corttex]

@admin wrote:
Some users have complained that the free version doesn't support Windows Enterprise. I'm sorry, but commercial use should be paid for. Individual users generally don't use Windows Enterprise Edition anyway. Are we wrong about that?


I don't know about the others, but I switched to Win 10 LTSC IoT Enterprise 2021 because of support until 2032, and I don't want Win 11. As I said earlier, version 5.4.2.5 is completely satisfactory for me for now.

[GertG]

I don't know about the others, but I switched to Win 10 LTSC IoT Enterprise 2021 because of support until 2032, and I don't want Win 11. As I said earlier, version 5.4.2.5 is completely satisfactory for me for now.

I couldn't agree more.

[admin]

I don't know about the others, but I switched to Win 10 LTSC IoT Enterprise 2021 because of support until 2032, and I don't want Win 11. As I said earlier, version 5.4.2.5 is completely satisfactory for me for now.

I couldn't agree more.

Well, using Windows IoT Enterprise on a personal computer doesn't seem to be compliant behavior.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...e/Overview

What is Windows IoT Enterprise? | Microsoft Learn
Windows IoT Enterprise is a full version of Windows Enterprise. Is intended for fix…

[corttex]

Also I think many users have switched to Win 10 LTSC IoT Enterprise 2021 due to extended support without being commercial users, so all those who want the free version need to stay on 5.4.2.5 as long as it works. So Enterprise version free or not is only your decision.

[GertG]

I couldn't agree more.

Well, using Windows IoT Enterprise on a personal computer doesn't seem to be compliant behavior.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...e/Overview

ou’re probably right: the IoT LTSC version isn’t intended for private users. However, for many people, it seems to be an easy way to keep receiving updates until 2032 and avoid switching to the unpopular Windows 11 — possibly also because, as in my case, their hardware doesn’t meet the requirements, and they’re not willing to replace an otherwise perfectly good computer.

[corttex]

Compliant behavior or not, that's how it is for those who don't want Windows 11 and want to stay supported.

[Epictetus]

Compliant behavior or not, that's how it is for those who don't want Windows 11 and want to stay supported.

And that is fair enough. But it is not fair enough to expect Hasleo to play along - especially if it would cost them which it clearly would.

[aldist]

Win 10 LTSC IoT Enterprise 2021, Windows IoT Enterprise, are we talking about legal use or piracy? After all, these systems are very expensive.