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[gipsiad]

Looking at the software on this site and others I don't understand the problems with shareware or freeware, I don't understand what a commercial free update is, if you where to download the demo and the commercial update would that then mean you would have a compete program? The only thing I do understand is demo.
But what I want to know is why there isn't much in the way of freeware or shareware for the MAC like there is for the PC.
At the end of the day some people use these programs to make money and that is there livelihood and for others like me who will never be good enough to be a professional it's just fun and a good pastime as a hobby.
But being in the latter section means that spending $1000 for logic pro is out of the question I would never be able to save up that amount of money and by the time I did the next version of the software would be out and 7 would be outdated form 8, if you understand my point is.
For people who are not in the music industry but want to maybe play with music software how a kid would play with computer games, the price is too much.
This is why I am looking for free or shareware, I don't agree nor do I want cracked software doesn’t do anyone any favours.
But why can't for all the people who just using the MAC and there setup for bedroom mix's be able to share software with each other and if so where can one find such a site?

[Mac Daddy]

Bloot... Yep, I agree most of what you had to say. You sound like a 'Seasoned Computer Musician'. When you mentioned you had a G5 and Protools 7, Logic 7 and Atari you got my attention. I would love to have Both Mac and PC. If I had the money I would, because with just the one system you limit yourself. However, the connections are my main concern. Does one need double the gear, i.e., Sound Cards, Interfaces, Monitors, Speakers and Software issues?

2 Machines are better than one. You mentioned Atari. Atari really changed music forever. When I first saw and heard the results it changed me forever. It changed my life. It would be many years before I could afford a 'Professional' Set-up. I don't recall seeing Atari on a Mac. I don't know if it is a: Fact. Anyone know?So, does one need 'Double Gear' to run 2 systems? Even with my limited knowledge the answer will be yes on most?