... I can't understand the emphasis on what is "free".

What emphasis??? I merely was recommending
a particular piece of software to The Accordianist, that he could try out to see
if it serves his specificly requested needs (i.e., show chord changes of a midi file). It only costs $65 to register, but it is his decision whether he likes the program and wants a "registered" full-featured version or not. There is NOTHING WRONG with using a Lite version of a program that is "free".

This is an investment in your profession. It is a tool of your trade.

I agree, but "try before you buy". Who among us has never been burned after buying software?

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