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gruffyserv · #1 10-14-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Belder

That's what it says . . but when will they release 5? Next year, the year after? It's not really possible to evaluate long-term cost anymore, and I have a sneaking suspicion that's just the way they want it.

I'll take a wild stab at this. VB 5.x will come out 12-14 months from when VB4 is launched to make sure everyone's license is expired, and VB5 will require buying another "new license".

Remember, they won't be getting revenue from people who need to upgrade to the latest version anymore since upgrades for 4 will be "free" to license holders.

That being said, I would probably buy the suite at half price if I could actually see it or at least see screenshots of it.

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