I don&#x27;t like the idea that my IDE is a tool that will stop working if I stop paying the ransom for it. This model may be the future, but it&#x27;s a very icky feeling that I can&#x27;t purchase to own software that runs entirely on my desktop, since that&#x27;s been the model for YEARS.<p>Paying annually for support and to receive upgrades feels very reasonable. My IDE ceasing to function because I&#x27;ve stopped paying annually does not.