Why does the update cost money

Just so you know I don't pirated (someone accused me of pirated, as I was upset about having to pay for an update). I get all my programs legally. I have just never come across anything where you had to pay for an update.

My computer came with an OS and the disc, and the windows updates were free. I never went out and bought Vista or a different OS, as I didn't want to. I see an operating system being different then an update.

Updates to me, shouldn't cost anything. There are lot of programs and devices that have their own minor and major updates, but any of the ones I have used when it came time to update. It was simple. I downloaded and installed the updates.

So why does this update cost money?

Posted on Jun 17, 2009 7:33 PM

35 replies

Jun 18, 2009 9:41 AM in response to epicCreations

Then why doesn't Apple make a new update just for the Ipod Touch and give it to us for free.

lou61166

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Jun 18, 2009 9:49 AM in response to Zach C.

Yeah i do not mind paying 10.00 either,but make sure you work the bugs out,and from what i see there are quit a few bugs here,and when you do do not charge to fix them.

Jun 18, 2009 2:22 PM in response to wildwingduck

Careful, Apple has been deleting posts that ask this question!

David.

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Jun 18, 2009 3:17 PM in response to wildwingduck

For gawd sakes--it's only $10.

Jun 18, 2009 5:53 PM in response to wildwingduck

upgrades are traditionally versions 1.0 to 2.0 to 3.0 (generally costs money)

updates are traditionally 1.0 to 1.1 (generally free)

this is an upgrade (even tho it is not being called that)

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Why does the update cost money