![]() In some cases, ads may be show to the users. Basically, a product is offered Free to Play (Freemium) and the user can decide if he wants to pay the money (Premium) for additional features, services, virtual or physical goods that expand the functionality of the game. This license is commonly used for video games and it allows users to download and play the game for free. There are many different open source licenses but they all must comply with the Open Source Definition - in brief: the software can be freely used, modified and shared. Programs released under this license can be used at no cost for both personal and commercial purposes. Open Source software is software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify or enhance. Freeware products can be used free of charge for both personal and professional (commercial use). Others obviously feel differently.Freeware programs can be downloaded used free of charge and without any time limitations. ![]() It is basically a one-trick pony which just isn't financially worth it. In fact they are so good, that in years past, I have created two-week long movies which display a continuous cloud coverage cycle with developing typhoons.Īt any rate, between requiring an annual upgrade fee, plus an annual hi-res cloud coverage fee, as with others, your product has simply lost its appeal for me. Their images - while in black and white - are updated every hour 24/7 during the entire year - and not once every three hours like your program - except when there are occasional satellite glitches. To be quite honest, I can obtain higher quality, more timely cloud coverage images from NOAA's GOES satellite which covers our region of the world. The Earth shadow, etc., is of little interest to me. Personally, being as I live in a tropical region which is subject to potential typhoons each year, the cloud coverage was the most important aspect of your program to me. I am simply informing you of how some of your customers feel. Please note that I am not accusing you of anything. It is very difficult to win back the confidence of customers once they feel they have been conned by a developer. They feel that something has been taken away which they paid for, regardless of whether or not that situation has been under your control. I understand your side of the story, but if I recall correctly, hi-res cloud maps - even though the hi-res maps back then were of lower quality than the ones which are now available - were originally included as part of the purchase price for EarthDesk, or am I mistaken? That is why so many people are now complaining. Like so many other people who have expressed their thoughts regarding your product, for a long time now, I haven't been very impressed by the quality of the cloud maps, particularly given the fact that they are now an additional annual charge to your product's price. Thank you for your email advisory regarding 6.0, but I am no longer interested in your product, and I haven't even use it in many months, even though I paid for it. Customizable - EarthDesk's Presets option lets you name and save collections of settings - even for multiple screens.Your selected cities can now be labeled on the map. Gazetteer - EarthDesk's gazetteer uses the same database as Time Palette, providing detailed geographical information for 10,000 cities worldwide.This also provides access to near real-time earthquake and named storm data. Standard resolution clouds are free, while high-resolution clouds require a separate cloud key. You can also adjust the overall transparency of the cloud layer. ![]() Global Cloud Cover - EarthDesk displays near real-time global cloud cover (internet access required), letting you track storms and volcanic eruptions, or simply admire our beautiful planet.To create this stunning effect, the phase of the moon and reflectiveness of the Earth's surface are used to determine correct coloring of the image, ensuring a realistic view of the Earth from space. ![]() Crisp, Realistic Images - Unique to EarthDesk is accurate rendering of moonlight on the Living Earth satellite map.User options allow you to adjust the overall transparency of the cloud layer. With an Internet connection, EarthDesk displays near-real-time global cloud cover, allowing users to track hurricanes and typhoons, or simply admire our beautiful planet. EarthDesk replaces your static desktop picture with a rendered image of Earth showing correct sun, moon, and city illumination.
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