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How to Save on Software

by Rico on June 1st, 2008

As more freelancers use computers, they’ll obviously have to use software. Unfortunately, with industry-standard offerings costing four figures, many freelancers find themselves limited by their tools. Worse, some of them even resort to piracy. Well, aside from the free alternatives I wrote about a while back, Nick has 7 Sweet Ways to Save on Software over here. What I like about his rundown is that aside from just listing the ways below:

1. Buy your software from smaller companies
2. Shun the mainstream
3. Outsource the small jobs
4. Use web software
5. Buy older versions
6. Become a student again
7. Write it yourself.

He also discusses the reasons behind software pricing, and ends with four questions you should ask yourself before splurging on software.

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