I used to think that I hated the software subscription model, just on principle. However, I think it has more to do with the pricing. Historically, I seem to update my software every 5-7 years. I used Office 2002 well past the release of Office 2007 and I’m still limping along with Photoshop CS2 which makes it about 10 years old! For movies and music, I think companies like Spotify hit a sweet spot on price. For the cost of a CD each month, I can listen to nearly any song or album I want. Read more