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Jul 20, 2005, 1:03pm

Okay im a new citizen here at aw but I have went to other universes.. cnw..
etc.. And i dont understand why uniservers (just for the software no
hosting) costs like 30k? I find that really really retarded seeming to the
fact this is a 3d browser not a car. The dedicated server required to run
something like this would cost enough. I truthfully think the server
software should cost around 300 bucks at the most and maybe have a fee to
activeworlds itself monthly or something. thats just my thoughts

Jul 20, 2005, 1:23pm

Are you sure you're not confusing a 'universe' with a 'world within the
universe'?

A universe, yes, starts at 30k. A world within the universe starts at a
couple hundred.

Are you thinking of buying a universe? Or a world?


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Jul 20, 2005, 3:39pm

Universes are at rip off prices to buy because AW Inc doesn't want anyone to
compete with them. Universes start at $9995 though a lower user limit you
could get a special deal maybe. You do not have to be hosted by AW Inc which
is a rip off they do allow universe owners to self host the uni, 30k seems a
bit much even for AW's standards though, If well planned hosting can be alot
cheaper.

Jul 20, 2005, 3:40pm

Oh and AW justify it by giving you a years support and upgrade.

Jul 20, 2005, 3:55pm

And with major upgrades released at a pace of once a year, its not
really that useful

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Jul 20, 2005, 4:10pm

Universes are over priced because AWI doesn't seem to have a problem selling
them for those prices =P

Poseidon

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Jul 20, 2005, 6:31pm

Go look at similar server software, they usually start at about 10,000 per
processor.

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- Mark Randall
http://zetech.swehli.com

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Jul 20, 2005, 6:43pm

Why would a relatively new citizen buy a uniserver? I'd say new citizens
need a lot of time doing research and see how they feel about their
experience in the Active Worlds universe or elsewhere before making a
decision to buy a uniserver. In other word, it's better to take a tour to
see what it is like and etc. :p

Sincerely,
King of the Universe :p

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Jul 20, 2005, 8:39pm

Interesting question, how much has AW received from all the universes
bought?

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Jul 20, 2005, 11:34pm

It's money for the LICENSE to use the AW Browser in your own business if you
wish. They let you use that license to create a business to get money off of
their technology. Of course you would still need a regular business license,
etc. for a business, but this license they sell is kind of like a business
setup opportunity. All you would need to do is charge people to register and
get a server and make some worlds and advertise a little and you got
yourself a pretty easy way to make money. But if you don't want to make a
business, yes I agree with you, the price is too much. Maybe AW should make
2 licenses, one for commercial and one non-commercial use. Just an idea.

-Kenneth



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Jul 21, 2005, 3:04am

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http://zetech.swehli.com

Jul 21, 2005, 5:42pm

Good luck finding financial data on that since AWI no longer have to report
to SEC since it is no longer trading stocks. :(

Sincerely,
Legion

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Jul 21, 2005, 5:47pm

That's interesting idea about non-commercial and commercial license but is
it feasible business-wise? There are many, many non-commercial world and
universe owners besides those commercial ones so if they receives lower
prices and if there is no additional purchases, Activeworlds Inc. will be in
deep shit (translation: red ink) so that is a big issue, unfortunately.

But it is possible that surveys could provide answers from many folks when
asked if they would purchase an universe or world if the idea above is
implemented and the price is lower for those non-commercial users.

But the survey method is also questionable according to some people,
especially in accuracy. But who knows.

Sincerely,
Legion

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