While Eugene focused on the code, his brother Alexander handled the business side. Together, they launched in 1995 as a "try before you buy" utility for Windows. The Infinite 40-Day Trial
: Once the 40 days expire, WinRAR doesn't lock you out. It simply shows a polite pop-up reminder to buy a license every time you open it. {winrar}
WinRAR’s most famous feature isn't its compression—it's its . While Eugene focused on the code, his brother