@@GaryB007 It becomes a death by a thousand cuts. Subscriptions for your cell phone, internet, basic cable tv, cable upgrades like Paramount +, Amazon Prime, music, Office 360, VPN, etc, etc, etc.
@@davinp I know. Thankfully for my modest uses, there are plenty of free or cheaper alternatives. There's a very good list on github simply called ""Adobe Alternatives" that lists many of them.
I respect your transparency. Been following you for years and I'm not surprised you would be conscientious about revealing the freebies you got from MR. I've also been using the free version of MR for years and it has never failed me. My biggest concern is that I will be uninformed when a future update to Windows breaks the free version. So the big question is how do users of MR Free remain informed when that eventuality occurs?
An image does not (and in many cases, should not) contain everything. One example, for my own backups: My digital music collection: I have a few hundred gigabytes of music files. I keep a copy of those files in three locations (my daily driver computer, my music server, and a USB drive that stays off-line). I see no reason to have my backup software make yet another copy of those music files, which will consume space and take time -- especially for doing a restore if my drive fails. For a restore, my priority is to get my computer running again. I can put the music files back, afterwards (their restoration is a low priority). When I purchased my copy of EaseUS Todo's backup software, I chose the version that includes the file exclusion option.
Unfortunately for Macrium Reflect, the train has left the station. Quite a few very good free options available and even more importantly entire softwares for backup/clone/image is on my computer, so I am not dependant on good will of anyone anymore, including creator of software also. And there are few of very good ones for that. Thus I will never use MR again even for free, as I would not own MR a software on my PC and will be under MR dependency.
I am not a business and I am switching to Linux. There are commands to do back up. I am happy to do it manually. And there is a free Rescuezilla that helped me restoring my 1TB hard disc in just 5 minutes from the clone I created just a couple weeks prior, after I messed up my OS. I don't need to pay anything to anyone, except for thde hardware., one-off payment at that.
He has mentioned that in several other videos. To mention it in this one would be a direct black eye to Macrium and that was not his intent. He is providing important info on the change with Macrium to subscription.
Since the update from 8 to X, I get a notice at random times when I start Macrium that it is on another device and asks me if I want it to transfer to this device. I never had this with the 8 version. Should I be concerned?
Sounds like your subscription covers only 1 machine. When you start Macrium up it calls home to check licensing and it finds it installed on a different computer and as such asks you that question. Gotta love the subscription model. That's my explanation for what's going on. 🇨🇦
Same here. I found the interface too busy and confusing. Accidentally 'restored' over the wrong drive. Luckily, I was just testing Macrium but I had another Image from a different program and restored it in 15 mins. I would never use a computer without drive images. I been in IT for 35 years, just sayin' Regards to all 🇨🇦😀
As a business user I'd consider them, but as a home user it's a given pass. It's also naturally okay for a software company to make this kind of pivot, like perhaps after all their customer base was already mostly business.
Maybe but that's a lot of revenue you have just thrown away. And once you have built the software what are the overheads in distribution via the internet ?
My two cents: 1. I've bought lots of software and will continue to do so, but I perpetually rent NOTHING. 2. Their file formats should have been documented from day one. Bonus cent: 3. I've been using Terabyte Unlimited's products for well over a decade, and feel no urge to change.
I am a MR customer with a version 8 perpetual license. Rental software and a subscription model is not in my interest. I have always paid for software. Nowdays it is hostageware, no subscription equals reduced functionality or no functionality at all or no internet connectivity or your application will not start. Fine. Vote with the wallet. I blame software piracy for this. Can't have nice things because of the criminal elements. That said, corporations also overreach with EULA contracts and steal or control the operation functionality or data on your computer device like Microsoft. Hostageware! Bend over and smile, you will own nothing and be happy with a frown.
It is drive imaging software. You can also use it to create backup files as well. For imaging (windows) I use Aomei Backupper (Free version) and for linux either Re-Do Imager or RescueZilla also free. Regards to all.
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I won't use anything that uses a subscription model.
@@GaryB007 It becomes a death by a thousand cuts. Subscriptions for your cell phone, internet, basic cable tv, cable upgrades like Paramount +, Amazon Prime, music, Office 360, VPN, etc, etc, etc.
Many don't like Adobe's Creative Cloud Subscription Model. You can no longer buy one of their software apps individually and must by a subscription.
@@davinp I know. Thankfully for my modest uses, there are plenty of free or cheaper alternatives. There's a very good list on github simply called ""Adobe Alternatives" that lists many of them.
@@davinp Who cares? Less than 2% of MS users use Adobe like this and now there is Gimp 3.0 coming.
If buying isn't owning, piracy isn't stealing.
That makes it simple: No subscription models for me. Never. For Nothing.
I agree...
Yep, the same with me!
agreed
There are several free alternatives to Macrium, like Hasleo backup, which is easier to use.
it's a good software and free (for now). Thanks
I respect your transparency. Been following you for years and I'm not surprised you would be conscientious about revealing the freebies you got from MR. I've also been using the free version of MR for years and it has never failed me. My biggest concern is that I will be uninformed when a future update to Windows breaks the free version. So the big question is how do users of MR Free remain informed when that eventuality occurs?
I don't know of a specific way to do so. That's kinda what the free version's end of support leads to.
An image does not (and in many cases, should not) contain everything.
One example, for my own backups:
My digital music collection:
I have a few hundred gigabytes of music files. I keep a copy of those files in three locations (my daily driver computer, my music server, and a USB drive that stays off-line).
I see no reason to have my backup software make yet another copy of those music files, which will consume space and take time -- especially for doing a restore if my drive fails. For a restore, my priority is to get my computer running again. I can put the music files back, afterwards (their restoration is a low priority).
When I purchased my copy of EaseUS Todo's backup software, I chose the version that includes the file exclusion option.
Wonder if the discount code is valid for renewals.
Under no circumstances will I ever pay for a software subscription no matter how good it is.
Unfortunately for Macrium Reflect, the train has left the station. Quite a few very good free options available and even more importantly entire softwares for backup/clone/image is on my computer, so I am not dependant on good will of anyone anymore, including creator of software also. And there are few of very good ones for that. Thus I will never use MR again
even for free, as I would not own MR a software on my PC and will be under MR dependency.
Parallels Desktop did the same thing. Eventually most of the proprietary software will be subscription based I guess.
If buying isn't owning, piracy isn't stealing.
I like your videos and appreciate your honesty, Leo. Nevertheless, I think they should provide YOU with a lifetime license, Cheers from Italy
I am not a business and I am switching to Linux. There are commands to do back up. I am happy to do it manually. And there is a free Rescuezilla that helped me restoring my 1TB hard disc in just 5 minutes from the clone I created just a couple weeks prior, after I messed up my OS. I don't need to pay anything to anyone, except for thde hardware., one-off payment at that.
Thank you for your transparency, Leo.
"EaseUs To do backup Free" works fine for me without any cost. I feel you should have plugged it in in video
He has mentioned that in several other videos. To mention it in this one would be a direct black eye to Macrium and that was not his intent. He is providing important info on the change with Macrium to subscription.
Since the update from 8 to X, I get a notice at random times when I start Macrium that it is on another device and asks me if I want it to transfer to this device. I never had this with the 8 version. Should I be concerned?
Sounds like your subscription covers only 1 machine. When you start Macrium up it calls home to check licensing and it finds it installed on a different computer and as such asks you that question. Gotta love the subscription model. That's my explanation for what's going on. 🇨🇦
@@Starlight-AG Maybe my VPN is affecting it. Not a big deal just weird. Thanks for your thoughts.
Good video, Leo. I have learned a lot from your content. I still use the free Macrium 8's rescue media. It is a superb piece of kit.
Nah don't think so, shortly we'll be on like 200 subscription products a year - not gonna happen !
The one time I needed Macrium to restore my PC it let me down badly. Never again.
Same here. I found the interface too busy and confusing. Accidentally 'restored' over the wrong drive. Luckily, I was just testing Macrium but I had another Image from a different program and restored it in 15 mins. I would never use a computer without drive images. I been in IT for 35 years, just sayin' Regards to all 🇨🇦😀
As a business user I'd consider them, but as a home user it's a given pass. It's also naturally okay for a software company to make this kind of pivot, like perhaps after all their customer base was already mostly business.
Maybe but that's a lot of revenue you have just thrown away. And once you have built the software what are the overheads in distribution via the internet ?
My two cents:
1. I've bought lots of software and will continue to do so, but I perpetually rent NOTHING.
2. Their file formats should have been documented from day one.
Bonus cent:
3. I've been using Terabyte Unlimited's products for well over a decade, and feel no urge to change.
If I’m gonna pay a subscription for a backup solution then I’d rather go for a better product like Acronis True Image for example.
The free version works great . Will not paying next version. Abampoo backup pro works too,
my friend uses the free version still and works perfect for him
On Win 10 or Win 11 machine?
@@CryingCroc. windows 10
@@CryingCroc. I use the free version of MR on both.
@@myidisinhim559 sadly the license is no longer available for new users
Software subscription? Never, ever, ever.
That's a no from me!🤬
Thank you for the information.
Macrium Reflex used to have a free version. In 2022, I used it to clone my Hard Drive too and M.2 SSD
I am a MR customer with a version 8 perpetual license. Rental software and a subscription model is not in my interest. I have always paid for software. Nowdays it is hostageware, no subscription equals reduced functionality or no functionality at all or no internet connectivity or your application will not start. Fine. Vote with the wallet. I blame software piracy for this. Can't have nice things because of the criminal elements. That said, corporations also overreach with EULA contracts and steal or control the operation functionality or data on your computer device like Microsoft. Hostageware! Bend over and smile, you will own nothing and be happy with a frown.
Perhaps if you had started by explaining what it actually is....
It is drive imaging software. You can also use it to create backup files as well. For imaging (windows) I use Aomei Backupper (Free version) and for linux either Re-Do Imager or RescueZilla also free. Regards to all.
google is your friend. if you don't like him, Bing can be your friend too.
That is understandable that business and enterprise customers are their priority. I think that is the same for Microsoft with Windows and Office/365.