Malwarebytes.... freeware?

Discussion in 'Software' started by dlb, Jan 22, 2008.

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  1. dlb

    dlb MajorGeek

    The early versions of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware were all freeware. Yes, they were betas, then came the public betas, and then a final, but it was all free. Now I see on the MG front page (on Jan 20 or 21) that it's shareware at $24.95.... what gives?
     
    dlb, Jan 22, 2008
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  2. Shadow_Puter_Dude

    Shadow_Puter_Dude MG Authorized Malware Fighter

    MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (MBAM), was never freeware. Beta software is not commercial grade software. No one, and I mean no one in the industry charges for Beta software. It is not a retail release.

    MBAM v1.00 is the retail release. If you were a registered Beta tester for MBAM then you should have received an email with a coupon for 50% off towards the purchase of the retail version of MBAM.
     
    Shadow_Puter_Dude, Jan 22, 2008
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  3. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Is there a trial period?
    I ask because CounterSpy has a 15 day trial and costs less at $19.95.
    Disclaimer: I was a beta tester for CS and have it currently installed on two computers ( I received 1 year free as a beta tester and purchased a license for the other computer).
    I'd like to compare this to what I'm currently running. I do have another computer to install it on.
     
    plodr, Jan 22, 2008
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  4. Shadow_Puter_Dude

    Shadow_Puter_Dude MG Authorized Malware Fighter

    You can download and install MBAM, unregistered versions are feature limited. As in: no resident real-time protection, and some settings are only available in the PRO (registered) version of MBAM.
     
    Shadow_Puter_Dude, Jan 22, 2008
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  5. dlb

    dlb MajorGeek

    Yeah, I was a beta tester, but I guess I thought it was going to remain freeware, or at least a fully functional trial version would be available.... oh well. I got the 50% off coupon, so that's cool. Thanks.
     
    dlb, Jan 23, 2008
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  6. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Thanks and I can understand why they do this.
     
    plodr, Jan 24, 2008
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  7. RubbeR DuckY

    RubbeR DuckY Private E-2

    Just thought I would chime in (being the developer and all rolleyes)

    MBAM is a full scanner with all features unlocked forever. It is not crippled, everything works in it except the "Protection" tab. There is no trial currently, but we are working on one and will be released in a few versions from now.

    If anybody has any questions, I will keep an eye out on this topic - or you can contact me via e-mail. I reply to all e-mails within 24 hours.
     
    RubbeR DuckY, Jan 27, 2008
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  8. Sharagoz

    Sharagoz Private First Class

    Rubber,
    A trial version is a very good idea.
    SAS and A2 (your main competition) has trail periods, so you're at a disadvantage there.
    And how about that x64 version? :-D
    You dont have to answer that, I know I nag too much.
     
    Sharagoz, Nov 26, 2008
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  9. dlb

    dlb MajorGeek

    Uhhhh..... I started this thread 10 months ago!!! Is there a reason it has been resurrected???

    :confused
     
    dlb, Nov 26, 2008
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  10. Sharagoz

    Sharagoz Private First Class

    Sharagoz, Nov 26, 2008
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