Thanks for the feedback; it's challenging to come up with the right model for evaluations, but we're taking this input seriously.
We do offer extended trials (up to 90 days); you just have to email us.
We do offer extended trials (up to 90 days); you just have to email us.
I've tried these kind of limited time trials in the past and have found in every case that my time proved to be even more limited. Suitably restricted open ended time trials, if possible, can only help you with sales ultimately. This is especially the case for people with sporadic bursts of time limiting loads.
I also agree with the criticism of the very large bump required just to use Visual Studio. OTOH, I might find that of no real consequence given enough time to fully evaluate the tier that contains just your IDE (which looks pretty nifty actually.)
Please, please, please do not read this as "make it bigger".