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As reported here http://discuss.joelonsoftware.com/default.asp?biz.5.331272.2... :

Revenues of WinZip Computing (WinZip)

2003 - $25,259,000

2004 - $24,928,000

2005 - $22,700,000

Peanuts?



Thanks for that particular link, it highlights possible explanation - "Never subestimate the power of enterprise licenses". So it's entirely possible that almost no user buys it, but they get their money from enterprises. I'd love to see a breakdown if one's available.


Somebody in the thread says he bought it. My experience is that a lot of SMEs and professionals did buy it. The price was so low, and at one point its features were really essential.




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