Comments on: Autodesk: Young Cleantech Firms, Get Yer Free Software http://gigaom.com/cleantech/autodesk-young-cleantech-firms-get-yer-free-software/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:36:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Veolia Calls for Cleantech Partners http://gigaom.com/cleantech/autodesk-young-cleantech-firms-get-yer-free-software/#comment-25068 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:16:20 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=37440#comment-25068 [...] startups that are working on innovations in the weeds of field. Software company Autodesk, created a program called the “Clean Tech Partner Program,” through which it gave away free software to the most [...]

]]> By: steven http://gigaom.com/cleantech/autodesk-young-cleantech-firms-get-yer-free-software/#comment-25067 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:29:42 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=37440#comment-25067 good stuff, following with interest, helping me firm up my travel plans.

]]> By: Autodesk’s Ambition to Change the Green Building Industry http://gigaom.com/cleantech/autodesk-young-cleantech-firms-get-yer-free-software/#comment-25066 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:20:51 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=37440#comment-25066 [...] marketing push alongside its software development. As part of that effort, in July the firm announced its “Clean Tech Partner Program” through which it will give away software packages worth up to $150,000 each to 100 early-stage [...]

]]> By: Albert Castillo http://gigaom.com/cleantech/autodesk-young-cleantech-firms-get-yer-free-software/#comment-25065 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:10:04 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=37440#comment-25065 I “whole-heartedly” agree. Also, other engineers from around the world get this software free (via pirate channels). So, unless US engineers, with deep pockets(!), are able to purchase this software or find the same pirate channels, then we are at a disadvantage.

If they sell the software for $50-$100 bucks, but sell millions more, I’ll bet they can do as well in terms as revenue.

Albert

]]> By: Go and Track GPS Tracking » Autodesk to Give Startup "Greentechs" Free Software http://gigaom.com/cleantech/autodesk-young-cleantech-firms-get-yer-free-software/#comment-25064 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:40:16 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=37440#comment-25064 [...] – Earth2Tech [...]

]]> By: Moose http://gigaom.com/cleantech/autodesk-young-cleantech-firms-get-yer-free-software/#comment-25063 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:19:08 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=37440#comment-25063 While I applaud Autodesk on this generous move, it highlights a serious problem in the professional software market. Professional-grade design and engineering software cannot be priced this steeply without seriously limiting the pool of people capable of utilizing it. If we truly want to accelerate innovation in greentech and other areas, we need cheap or free tools with comparable capabilities, allowing those with passion and skill but little money to participate as well.

]]> By: Robert West http://gigaom.com/cleantech/autodesk-young-cleantech-firms-get-yer-free-software/#comment-25062 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:46:28 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=37440#comment-25062 A very good strategy, AutoDesk has an idea of what’s to come AutoD.

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