Serious question, do you know ANYONE who actually bought WinRar?

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Sixtyfivekills Jan 25, 2018 @ 9:17am

''Please note that WinRar is not free software. After a 40 day trial period you must either buy a license or remove it from your computer''

I don't know about you, but i doubt i would even think of buying it if i was richest person on earth. What's the point? Am i missing something here?

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Originally posted by Jej:

Companies have to purchase the software if they want to keep using it. That's how RARLabs makes money.

The average home user does not need to purchase it as the contract doesn't apply to them.

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Salvation_crucifix Jan 25, 2018 @ 9:19am

Just use 7zip. Problem solved.

Gilmore Jan 25, 2018 @ 9:21am

I would never pay money for something when I know there are other (free) solutions.

Lusus Symphonia Jan 25, 2018 @ 9:22am

Good question.. I mean.. What does the paid version actually do? I mean, I'd assume it allows you to compress files so you can upload them?

Rexbol Jan 25, 2018 @ 9:23am

I watched a video explaining how the infinite time trial was was part of the bussines plan of the company

Sixtyfivekills Jan 25, 2018 @ 9:24am

Originally posted by chrisbutler2765:
Just use 7zip. Problem solved.

I don't have any problems with it though, i just don't see the point of buying it.

Originally posted by Red Monk:
I'd assume it allows you to compress files so you can upload them?

You can do that on the phone for free. I haven't tried that out on computer yet.

Profile Name™ Jan 25, 2018 @ 9:35am

I have had the same WInRar program forever. The 30-45 day trial expired ages ago. But it still lets me extract compressed files. Why pay any money when it still works?

Fostin4 Jan 25, 2018 @ 9:37am

If you work in Corporate you would know that companies are not allowed to use Freewares.

tiseno100 Jan 25, 2018 @ 10:01am

No. Who did?

Crystal Sharrd Jan 25, 2018 @ 10:14am

Originally posted by chrisbutler2765:
Just use 7zip. Problem solved.

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Jej Jan 25, 2018 @ 10:17am

Companies have to purchase the software if they want to keep using it. That's how RARLabs makes money.

The average home user does not need to purchase it as the contract doesn't apply to them.

Last edited by Jej; Jan 25, 2018 @ 10:17am

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100% lob juice Jan 25, 2018 @ 10:17am

Nope.

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Sixtyfivekills Jan 25, 2018 @ 10:18am

Originally posted by Jej:
Companies have to purchase the software if they want to keep using it. That's how RARLabs makes money.

The average home user does not need to purchase it as the contract doesn't apply to them.

So that's how it is? Good to know, thanks.

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