Info: NeroLINUX published - Nero burning software for Linux platforms

[Jeff Vian]

On Sun, 2005-03-13 at 18:19 +0000, a a wrote:
> Sean:
> 
> > I don't see any reason to use this & I don't see what Nero are trying to do.
> 
> it is plain obvious that you have not considered that what Nero is
> tryong to do is expand to providing a product for the linux os. that
> is not a sinister move, it is a recognition of the growing popularity
> of linux
> 
> > Nero is very sucessful on windows, as there are not many good alternatives, there are on linux.
> 
> untrue. Nero is very successful on windows cos it is simply one of the
> best apps, there are tens and tens of alternatives
> 
It seems to me successful because it is certainly one of the best apps.

However I challenge you to name those "tens and tens of alternatives"
you state are available.

I am only familiar with Nero from Ahead and CD Creator from Roxio.  At
one time most CD-R/RWs came packaged with CD Creator, but now most come
with Nero.
 
> > If you are expected to pay for a product (you must purchase nero6 to download linuxnero) on Linux, you expect support at least, if not a nice system/interface.
> 
> Nero are not expecting people to buy a windows license so they can
> obtain a linux version. this is simply Nero saying "hey we recognise
> that linux is an os to code for and we better start somewhere by
> making an effort at a linux implementation" they cant support it cos
> they dont as yet have a linux infrastructure ... it is obvious that
> this is an emerging project
>  

As far as i can see it DOES require some sort of purchase.  From the web
site I see this 
---------------------------------------------------------
Important note: Nero does not provide Technical Support for NeroLINUX.

NeroLINUX is FREE of charge if you register:

      * A Full Version of Nero Software Version 6 or higher
      * Retail Version or Downloaded Version

Please note: This offer is not for OEM or Demo version users.
OEM users can Upgrade Now for a special discount offer.
-------------------------------------------------

Thus, even though I got Nero with the CD-R/RW I purchased (OEM version)
I must upgrade to a retail version and register that before I can try
the Linux version. 


> > It sems to me as if they are trying to make sales by appealing somewhat to the Linux community, but sadly have gotten it very very wrong.
> 
> you got it very very wrong Sean. if everyone had your defensive,
> partisan, entrenched attitude to developments then very little would
> ever be achieved.
> 
Not, IMHO, defensive on Sean's part.  

I see it as an attempt to enter the Linux world, but without support and
a means of feedback to see what users like/dislike then why should
anyone choose their product.... Especially since it REQUIRES that I
already own a Windows version that I can register to try it.  I hate to
bust your bubble, but I am not going to purchase both Windows and a
windows version of Nero just to see what it is and if I like the version
on Linux.

> i say well done to Nero for making the effort and wish then every
> success with their project and maybe one day they can aspire to a
> linux app that everyone will want to use, just like they did on
> windows
> 

I agree with this, but again I will not spend the required money to just
see what it is.  After others have said how they like it, and if the
product is good enough to warrant further investigation I will then look
again at the issue.

I think Ahead Software, with Nero in OEM versions everywhere, is losing
a major market tool by not allowing those with OEM versions of their
product to try NeroLINUX.