https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-ideas/software-updates-for-home-use-program/idi-p/937278 <P><A target="_blank"><STRONG>Current Condition</STRONG> (7/30/2014):</A><BR /><A href="http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcgis-for-home/common-questions" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcgis-for-home/common-questions</A><BR /><A target="_blank"><BR />If I purchase ArcGIS for Home Use, would I get software updates?&nbsp; No. If you would like to get a new version of the software you will need to purchase another 12-month term license for that version.</A><BR />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR /><STRONG>Idea</STRONG>:&nbsp;<BR />The home use program would be more valuable for me and for Esri if the 12 month subscription included software updates.&nbsp;</P><UL><LI>Benefits to me:&nbsp; easy access to the current version of the software for learning, improving skills, and performing personal projects during my paid 12-month subscription term</LI><LI>Benefits to Esri:<OL><LI>1. I'd be willing to pay more.&nbsp; Let's say $125/yr instead of $100.</LI><LI>2. I'd focus more time and attention on the Esri GIS software and less time and attention to become familiar with competing offerings such as the <A href="http://boundlessgeo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boundless</A> technology stack when I let my Esri HUP subscription lapse until the next release of ArcGIS software.</LI></OL></LI></UL><!-- content transformation source ID: 087E00000005Eb3 --> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 23:39:26 GMT TimMinter1 2024-07-23T23:39:26Z https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-ideas/software-updates-for-home-use-program/idi-p/937278 <P><A target="_blank"><STRONG>Current Condition</STRONG> (7/30/2014):</A><BR /><A href="http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcgis-for-home/common-questions" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcgis-for-home/common-questions</A><BR /><A target="_blank"><BR />If I purchase ArcGIS for Home Use, would I get software updates?&nbsp; No. If you would like to get a new version of the software you will need to purchase another 12-month term license for that version.</A><BR />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR /><STRONG>Idea</STRONG>:&nbsp;<BR />The home use program would be more valuable for me and for Esri if the 12 month subscription included software updates.&nbsp;</P><UL><LI>Benefits to me:&nbsp; easy access to the current version of the software for learning, improving skills, and performing personal projects during my paid 12-month subscription term</LI><LI>Benefits to Esri:<OL><LI>1. I'd be willing to pay more.&nbsp; Let's say $125/yr instead of $100.</LI><LI>2. I'd focus more time and attention on the Esri GIS software and less time and attention to become familiar with competing offerings such as the <A href="http://boundlessgeo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boundless</A> technology stack when I let my Esri HUP subscription lapse until the next release of ArcGIS software.</LI></OL></LI></UL><!-- content transformation source ID: 087E00000005Eb3 --> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 23:39:26 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-ideas/software-updates-for-home-use-program/idi-p/937278 TimMinter1 2024-07-23T23:39:26Z