[xedrac]

> Everyone wants buy once, updated forever software.

Actually, I prefer buy never, updated forever software. Somehow free* software fills all my needs these days. I wouldn't mind paying for exceptionally good software, if it came with source code and the ability to build new versions of it.

[fhd2]

Didn't downvote you, but this is essentially why I have no desire to build anything for programmers - unless I happen to need it for myself, then I casually open source it (rarely actively maintained as soon as I stop needing it).

I go to _fantastic_ lengths to not pay for software, to mostly use software I could theoretically contribute to, or even to not have to deal with learning new tools. I even built my own accounting system (based on Ledger though).

We're an insanely tough crowd to monetise, I suppose. At least some of us. Meanwhile, prosumer software in other areas seems to be doing quite well, happy users, decent income for the developers and all.

[not_the_fda]

I think some people are always hesitant to open their pocketbook, but I've spend quite a bit on my software development tools. I've bought countless IDE's, code editors, diff tools, and source control clients. If it makes my job easier its usually worth the price.