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QAP Future - Next phase: back to freeware!
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QAP Future - Next phase: back to freeware!
Jean Lalonde > 2021-09-06 18:45
The recent technical issues with the Quick Access Popup server and license validation made me progress faster than I expected in my thinking about the QAP future.
Considering that selling QAP generates enough activity to keep one person pretty busy but not enough income to hire a resource to help support the apps and its sales, I must come to the conclusion that maintaining it is not viable in the long run. I cannot, year-round, give the level of service expected from a paid software. I had hoped that sales income would help give QAP a new boost with more promotion, etc. But, unfortunately, the results are not there.
This is why starting today, QAP returns to the freeware/donorware model. I'm sorry for those who recently paid their license. If you are frustrated about this, don't be. Just email me.
The new QAP free release v11.5 is now available with all its features. This release is free and contains no limitation, no donation popup window or "Support this software" menu item like the previous free releases. There is only an entry under the Help menu item to Make a donation for those who wish to continue to help me with my operating costs. Users with a license can continue to use their previous versions for some time but they will have to upgrade to v11.5+ when their license expires or when I will shut down the licensing server (target date December 31st, 2021).
On the other hand, users facing the technical issue about license validation will have to upgrade to v11.5 before the period of grace ends (around Sept. 8th). Sorry for the short notice. Unfortunately, I have no control over this. With my internet provider and the help of users (thanks to them), we tried to find the cause of this error (occurring only for Win 7, 8 or 8.1 users, as it seems from error reports we received). But we can't fix it and time is running out.
That being said, I will continue to maintain and improve QAP. I will also continue to provide user support to the best of my knowledge and availability. However, I will, over time, reduce some of its operating costs (servers, promotion, etc.). Thank you for your patience, understanding and for using QAP.
Jean -
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dr Winchell > 2021-09-06 19:36
Hello Jean,
While I am thrifty / cheap at times, I did not hesitate to purchase a Lifetime license for QAP.
I immediately saw it's immense value and I'm grateful every time I press the mouse wheel down and the menu pops up.
QAP has made me so much more productive and efficient.
Thank you and best regards, Dale -
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joeNOR > 2021-09-06 23:59
I'm with dr. Winchell on this one!
As a user of QAP (and it's predecessor, Folder popup) over many years, I bought a 10-pack Lifetime license when you switched the model, and I have no regrets.
It is a must-have tool for me.
That trying to fix an error on a couple of dead, out-of-date and un-supported operating systems (8.1 is in it's extended support phase) was the straw that broke the camels back is a pity!
I will continue to support QAP!
-joeNOR -
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Endrju > 2021-09-07 00:41
I'm sorry that I contributed to this decision. I use Windows 8.1 and will continue to use it until it is no longer supported. For me, it's trouble-free which I couldn't say about Windows 10 (yes, I used it). I also love QAP
and currently can't imagine life (PC work) without it. I don't regret a single dollar spent on purchasing a license, I believe it was the best spent money I ever spent on software.
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Peni > 2021-09-07 09:19
I bought two annual licenses with the intention of renewing each year. Now it becomes free? No problem, I will donate again whenever I can.
Such a good job must pay off
Sorry for my 'Google Traslator' english -
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mworthington > 2021-09-17 08:13
Jean,
I fully concur with the above. I am sorry that things didn't work out for you & QAP as expected, but I have no regrets in helping the cause! I am sure it will continue to be a mainstay of my PC environment!
Good luck with the "new future and for providing such a useful application.
Cheers,
Mark -
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Jean Lalonde > 2021-09-17 08:36
Thank you Mark for your good words :-) -
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aussieboykie > 2021-09-22 02:45
The quality of this excellent piece of software speaks for itself. Within a couple of hours I knew that QAP was going to be a keeper and my donation is made with confidence. There are very few applications that are good enough to support within a matter of days but this is one of them. Great job Jean Lalonde. -
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Jean Lalonde > 2021-09-22 07:59
Happy to read this. Thank you! -
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Zvi Twersky > 2021-10-02 06:39
I am happy that I paid a lifetime subscription and was able to help. Keep it! Thanks for the great software. -
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Jean Lalonde > 2021-10-02 08:25
Thank you Zvi :-) -
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julia > 2021-10-11 03:06
This software is clearly a quality product. Jeans demonstrated courage and dedication to making the best software possible. Thanks Jeans for producing such a quality product. You can also check your mouse buttons, scroll through http://cpstestify.com/mouse-test/ It's online tool to test mouse keys without any fees. -
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Jean Lalonde > 2021-10-16 07:51
Thank you Julia for your support and good words. -
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Jean Lalonde > 2021-10-19 14:03
FYI, I updated this paragraph in my original post.
Quote:The new QAP free release v11.5 is now available with all its features. This release is free and contains no limitation, no donation popup window or "Support this software" menu item like the previous free releases. There is only an entry under the Help menu item to Make a donation for those who wish to continue to help me with my operating costs. Users with a license can continue to use their previous versions for some time but they will have to upgrade to v11.5+ when their license expires or when I will shut down the licensing server (target date December 31st, 2021).
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joeNOR > 2021-10-22 09:56
For those who can, please click on the donation link and if you can... buy Jean a beer!
(I recently discovered that Jean is a craft beer fanboy....just like me).
-jN -
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amateur+ > 2021-11-14 17:24
https://www.paypal.com/donate can't be opened in some countries e.g. Russia. At least without VPN etc. -
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Jean Lalonde > 2021-11-14 22:24
> https://www.paypal.com/donate can't be opened in some countries e.g. Russia. At least without VPN etc.
Yes. I know. If you email me at jeanlalonde@quickaccesspopup.com and specify the amount you want to give, I can send you a money request using Paypal. This worked for a user from Japan who could not use the donation form.
Thank you for your support. -
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bluckholl > 2024-05-02 13:42
Hi Jean,
I wanted to thank you so much for your effort and your kind support with QAP!
You have built a truly masterpiece, well done
I just donated
https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button...source=url -
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Jean Lalonde > 2024-05-02 14:39
(2024-05-02 13:42)bluckholl Wrote: Hi Jean,
I wanted to thank you so much for your effort and your kind support with QAP!
You have built a truly masterpiece, well done
I just donated
https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button...source=url
Thank you so much, bluckholl .