Software is a set of computer programs, procedures, algorithms and its documentation.
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Obfuscate or not reason?
I just wondering what is the reason for some companies to not obfuscate their product that written in Java/.NET ?
I've worked with expensive enterprise software, and I helped since the software ...
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where to find a “dead” software product to acquire?
I'd like to have a software product for my consulting company. I have no idea what, but I figure there's got to be a lot of "dead" software products and failed businesses out there that people have ...
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Should I show a prototype to BigCompany? How can I encourage them to buy me out?
I have a software prototype that integrates with a product from BigCompany (like really, really big). I predict it would take 6 more months to polish it so that it's of commercial quality. But I'm ...
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Desktop Software Startup: 11 Downloads, 2 pre-sale questions, no purchases
I am really stressed out. I launched about a week ago. So far there were 11 downloads of the free version. I had 2 pre-sale questions about the product. There have been no sales.
I advertise that ...
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How to properly estimate the cost and necessary income for a new SAAS project?
I will launch a new SAAS (software as service) invoicing app for the iPad. This is in late-stage development.
My startup is small, and I want a clear picture on the cost of the project, and correctly ...
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Should non-technical entrepreneurs get product management training?
So this is my case:
1) I don't know programming
2) I don't know much about product management
3) I don't have a team nor do I have a prototype/idea yet.
So would I be better off :
a) training ...
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.Net Development team — what's the best way to start a company and get outsourcing work?
We are a .net development team in India, and we are looking for outsourcing work. But how to get such work, and how to represent in the market of software development? How should we approach clients ...
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How to do effective marketing of a software design and development company to win more clients/projects?
We are a small software design and development company with expertise in the areas on facebook apps, iphone, android apps development. Most of our clients/projects have come from sites like Elance, ...
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App developed in company time has potential to be sold commercially. Need advise
Situation
I work on the public sector and have developed a web app for internal use to handle a department's business process. The application has been a success according to its users. Some of the ...
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Creative solution for copyright infringement by UK university
This question is sort of a follow up to:
Creating non-profit startup from open-source software project
Selling using the honor system
Basically, I'm selling software on the honor system for $5 to ...
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Are there commercial cross-platform desktop software that are deployed via zip file with no installer (just let user extract and run)?
Due to technical limitations of a 3rd party library I am using, I am forced to deploy my application in a zip file, containing a .bat script that will launch the application.
How important is the ...
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Where does the rights to the software lies when I've used them in the company?
I've developed an authoring tool for games and also a player that plays them on Android.
One year ago I founded a company with friends and we've published some really cool games by using the engine ...
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How do I protect myself contractually while providing software consulting services?
My partner and I are software developers. We have formed an LLC and are starting to take consulting gigs. We have spent most of our careers at larger companies and have never been involved with ...
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How to price this software
We are building software for a medium-sized company 'X'. Software is unique but strongly depends on data which the company 'X' can gather and plug into the software.
We develop that exclusively for ...
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Andorid app, on what horse should I bet
What are risk profile and profitability of development different Android application types?
I would say there are three kind of applications:
"Classical" application that does something useful ...
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does ideas have a price?
I'm a software developer and some time ago, I've shared an idea to a friend. I've said, look, I think that this app will boost your services and someday I'll do it for you. That friend was very ...
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Advice on software startups
Well, I have an idea, which I think it is very cool, and also have potential to package as a service. But it is only the idea, I need a product or service to make a living or earning cash flow, also, ...
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I'm a geek, I'm alone, I want to sell my amazing product. I'm not a commercial. How should I do? [closed]
Here's my quick CV:
I'm a real geek: for 18 years between 8 and 12hours a day in front of a computer;
no girlfriend until 20 because computers were more important than anything else;
nervous ...
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Partner not signing dissolution agreement
I had internal agreement with my partner for one the portal. My contribution was portal development while his contribution was sales and company formation.
It's been 1.5 years and still he couldn't ...
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Offering software without any DRM / hardware locking - negative consequences and how to avoid them
Let me be the first to play the part of Mr Obvious and state that any DRM can be broken. (I expect the usual amount of upvotes for that)
Now, what are the pros of offering a software without DRM:
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Pricing Custom Software already developed
I work in the POS industry. A third-party company with a very profitable concept has sold their software to some of my customers. They gave the software to them yet my customer had to call me to ...
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What are the advantages and disadvantages to entrust to a third party an application development?
I am quite experienced in the field of Web Projects and I have a capital (500.000 $). "I am planning"\"I would like" to create a "great" Web site and I noticed that I have two choices:
assign the ...
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Please, prioritize this list of features for any Software Product
From your experience, as entrepreneur or as user, please order from the most important (1) to the least important (6) these features for a software product...
A) Support (mail, chat or phone)
B) ...
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Could anyone recommend a popular and highly supported open source ERP system?
Our business is currently growing and we're beginning to feel the need for an ERP system. After looking around it seems there are an overwhelming amount of options and its tough to weed out the good ...
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What are the ways to sell desktop applications
I'm figuring the ways to sell software online. I want a service that is easy to use. PayPal is good, but I'm not sure if most of the people have PayPal. Also Fortumo is a good service, it works in ...
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Registering a trademark for software
I would like to know if registering trademark for software in some countries is too expensive for us and we develop a software which is hard to copy, can we survive without trademark for software? Of ...
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What are the steps to start a software consulting company to hire consultants
I would like to start a software consulting company to hire software engineers who can be contracted for larger firms.
How to start the company, what type of compnay (thinking of LLC - is that ...
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Changing Licensing model for a Software Framework to more permissive
I'm author of the "Agile Toolkit" Framework. Currently it's available under dual license
Affero GPL - any use, personal or commercial
Permissive license for $130/domain
Permissive license for ...
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Service to handle online sales of software
I am selling a little niche app on the app store. http:www.finaltouchapp.com
For several reasons I also want to sell it directly from the web page. Are there any out of the box solutions that you can ...
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Selling products online in the US from India
My Business is to have an to sell products online (online store). My business name has just been approved and I have also purchased the company desired domain. I am in the process of taking my first ...
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Stick with one technology or go for several technologies?
When starting a small software business what would be ideal and why? I mean in the context of technologies
1- Stick with only one technology ( ex: only Java )
2- Go for several technologies ( Java , ...
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What is the state of (desktop) micro ISVs in the U.S. now?
I'm interested in understanding the state of what I'll call "desktop micro ISVs" in the U.S. in 2011. By this I mean one-person computer software companies, creating desktop computer software, and ...
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Negotiating a licensing deal for my iOS app
I've created a fairly successful iOS app that sells for $9.99 in the App store. It brings in about 75k per year and has been featured twice by Apple since launch. In the past few months, three ...
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Considering time to market, what is best for software product documentation: videos or manuals?
I'm in the process of publishing my product which is ready for beta testing. It has some level of complexity, therefore guidance is required. But I don't want to spend (yet) a couple of months writing ...
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Smaller Project for Free Open Source as Leverage
Is it smart to release a small project as free and open-source to display my abilities as a programmer.
I don't mean that in a "Hey, look at me, I'm awesome!" way.
I mean it in a "This is the quality ...
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Where to incorporate software startup?
The scenario: we are a startup software company that will be selling our applications through Apple's network (iTunes and Mac App Store).
One co-founder is located in Toronto, Ontario. The other in ...
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Membership software
I am looking to create a business who's customers buy units of our product. It might even evolve to a membership situation where they are buying units on a scheduled basis each month. I want these ...
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For market segmentation pricing… what is better for a software product: by features or by capacity?
what do you think is a better style for market segmentation pricing of a software product?...
Option A: By features (Spreadsheet software example)
- Edition Lite: $100 (features: macros and printing)
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List of Online Shop Software closely tied to Paypal [closed]
i want to gather a list of online shop software that is closely tied to paypal. I've seen a piece of software that provides you with a cool interface where you can add your products and then checkout ...
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Why are code-signing (and SSL) certificates so expensive?
I was looking for cheap code-signing certificates, but all I saw were over $100/year. I think the same applies to SSL certificates.
I read some references to insurance coverage amounts, maybe to be ...
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How can I generate Sales in a niche market?
As an experienced software professional I have developed a new line of products/software that meets the needs of a niche market within the domestic (USA) banking industry. It is hard to attract ...
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Desktop Software - Is there room to charge a higher price for a version that is portable?
I'm in the process of upgrading a 5 year old desktop application, and I'm looking at different ways to generate revenue from existing customers as well as new customers.
A new feature that will be ...
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How to outsource a software development process?
We are having a good idea for a software product. Since its complexity surpasses the capacities for a one man army or perhaps of a small software team, it will be necessary to outsource software ...
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Finding a client for software development outsourcing project
I have led an established IT-company in Ukraine for several years now. The company's business is in the different fields, including an outsourced software development. Currently I realize that I am ...
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How to sell software through third-party distributors online
I'd like to sell a software program (that my startup developed) through third-party online sellers.
Any tips about how to approach the other sellers and structure the transaction? Is the best way ...
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How to Calculate a Quotation and Make a Proposal for Mobile Software
I have received an RFP from a small company to build an Android app. They have asked for a time/cost estimation together with a time chart for the given product specification (which is 25 pages + 30 ...
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Would it be better to market software as “ProductX 1.0” or as “ProductX 2011”?
I know that many people avoid buying a "ProductX 1.0" product, thinking of it as buggy and wait for polished future versions.
Instead, what about calling it "ProductX 2011" (using the year instead of ...
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How to win customers' trust initially?
A challenge I'm facing in a brand new company is building contacts and gathering trusted customers. Specifically, how do I convince potential customers that we will provide the best quality of ...
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Adding LITE version to current product
I have a web-based service that requires a paid subscription. In fact I have the following subscription levels:
3-day trial
1 month
1 year
In my personal opinion, the main value of the service ...
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Should you hire a candidate who is arrogant?
I am hiring for software developer position.
Now I got this one guy who solved my C test well. But I find that hes a bit oversmart. I also got this other guy whosdid 80% correctly.
So, now I am ...
