Concealing upgraded functionality in an apparently lower-level product, which is then restored by a ridiculously simple action, such as opening up a panel and turning a screw.
In the heyday of the mainframe, hardware upgrades were installed ahead of time and deactivated. When the customer was finally up-sold on the improvements, a sales engineer simply crawled inside and did little more than turn a screw.
The reward/effort ratio was so high that this practice was called the Golden Screwdriver.
Certain software programs appear to be sold in different versions, but in reality, these functionality tiers are controlled by the serial number the user is given to enter during registration.
The reward/effort ratio was so high that this practice was called the Golden Screwdriver.
Certain software programs appear to be sold in different versions, but in reality, these functionality tiers are controlled by the serial number the user is given to enter during registration.
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some things are better left unsaid.
you don't need to speak about somethings just embrace the moment.
some things are better left unsaid.
you don't need to speak about somethings just embrace the moment.
When a former love and i kissed again we didn't speak about it we just embraced the moment silence is golden.
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Jarome Iginla assisted Sidney Crosby by passing him the puck when he shouted "Iggy!"
Jarome Iginla assisted Sidney Crosby by passing him the puck when he shouted "Iggy!"
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