Software providers are transitioning to yearly subscriptions, offering free upgrades during the year. Well, they're not exactly free — you've paid for the upgrades in advance. (Dreamstime/TNS)
Here's a deal: You buy a new car, and during the year you get a new one free. With that business model, car companies would soon go broke.
It's a different matter with computer software. As providers are transitioning to yearly subscriptions, they're offering free upgrades during the year. Well, they're not exactly free – you've paid for the upgrades in advance.
