Current Condition (7/30/2014):http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcgis-for-home/common-questions
If I purchase ArcGIS for Home Use, would I get software updates? No. If you would like to get a new...--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Idea:
The home use program would be more valuable for me and for Esri if the 12 month subscription included software updates.
-
Benefits to me: easy access to the current version of the software for learning, improving skills, and performing personal projects during my paid 12-month subscription term
-
Benefits to Esri:
-
1. I'd be willing to pay more. Let's say $125/yr instead of $100.
-
2. I'd focus more time and attention on the Esri GIS software and less time and attention to become familiar with competing offerings such as the Boundless technology stack when I let my Esri HUP subscription lapse until the next release of ArcGIS software.