[QLab] Small update to Pro Demo, Pricing Thoughts, and other Whatnots

[clay@stoutpost.com]

>
> With this approach, people can get exactly what they want.  Someone
> with a modest budget who only wants to bump their capabilities a
> little bit doesn't have to break the bank (and doesn't have to pay
> for stuff they won't use) while the higher-end professionals can deck
> themselves out with everything at a price that is still reasonable,
> but also reflects the value and power of what you're getting.


I think this is great. It also allows designers to spec a system for a
client or show that can be a little more tailored for their needs. (one
show might really need MIDI, while another might just need 8 more outs).

I would also disagree that software needs to cost a lot of money to be
taken seriously. There is a ton of open source sofware (Apache, MySQL,
*nix, PHP) that is used in high-end applications.  Besides, it's not like
running Qlab will cost a theatre nothing because it is free: you still
have to have a Mac, monitor, and multi-channel sound card (if you want
more than stereo playback).

Clay