[MikeBVaughn]

I really like IdaPro, but this guarantees that I move to Ghidra.

I think the worst part though is the bit about prohibiting future re-downloads for users who bought perpetual licenses in the past. The sort of company that pulls that nonsense is very precisely not the kind of company I expect to provide a good customer experience in a subscription product/service.

That is absolutely, 100% a complete deal breaker when it comes to the prospect of me ever doing business with Hex-Rays.

[ntauthority]

> I think the worst part though is the bit about prohibiting future re-downloads for users who bought perpetual licenses in the past. The sort of company that pulls that nonsense is very precisely not the kind of company I expect to provide a good customer experience in a subscription product/service.

IDA never offered redownloads past the end of your 'support period'. As their last renewal email to me said:

> Please check our web site and the protected area for new files. If you find anything interesting or useful, feel free to download it immediately. Once your support period is over, the server will not prepare new download links!

[MikeBVaughn]

Thanks for catching that! The core point still stands, though, I think that approach is customer-hostile and entirely at odds with the sort of customer service I expect from a company offering a subscription.