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Just adopt the JetBrains model? Each consecutive year of uninterrupted subscription gets you a discount, up to a point.

Jetbrains started the whole "you don't own the software you paid for" movement. I am angry at them and their supporters.

Don't you keep the the current version of the software even if you don't buy the subscription for the next year?

Yes, and I will have to maintain a backup. Can't download again.