Newbie Help Please, I don't understand Options

[gipsiad]

I have been looking in the software section of this site and there is alot there, I have some questions,
What is a Commercial Free Update?
Do you already need a version of the program for it to work?
There are lots of software I want like Reason, Logic pro for example.
Are these just demo versions or the full programs?
If they are just demo's does anyone know where one could find a peer sharing full software for these kinds of programs?
Thanks for your help.

[mortalengines]

I think what you are talking about are the updates/upgrades made available for free for those who have already purchased the full version of any program that is out there (for example: Reason 2.5 was offered for free to those who had already bought Reason 2.0). Most manufacturer's demos are "save disabled" & will pretty much quit working after 30 days (you can get an idea as to whether you really like what is being offered within the first hour anyway). BTW there are alot of freeware recording & sequencing programs to start & Garageband ain't bad either. I also hear that Plogue Bidule is really good & pretty inexpensive. If you decide to go with a PC (Intel Macs can run them now...don't forget...you just need to install Boot Camp) then Audio Mulch is supposed to be a great app for looping & mangling audio in addition to Sony Acid (the full version is quite expensive but you can buy the "lite" version & upgrade for cheap during one of their promotions). Hope this helps.