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It's a nice gesture on your part. I know it's early and things will change but do we get free updates as well. in order for our members to pay, this must have some very compelling features that other free alternatives don't offer.

Updates will be free for the life cycle of the software.

I am unaware of any Native BlackBerry Alternatives at this time, which is why I'm developing this in the first place.

For the record, I tested this on a Blackberry Curve 8320 and using T-mobile.
Before we try to sell this to our members, having the screenshot of how it looks on each mobile device will help. How did you take the image on BB or iPhone?

I'll gladly supply all of the materials you need when the time comes. As I said, this is BETA ATM, so any selling or whatever is only to happen in the future.

What i would suggest is maybe allowing admins to have the software for free and users to pay like ?2 or something i know it'd be awkward to determine without proof but im sure it could be done :-)

Maybe offer 1 free copy to the forum Admin, im sure you can verify their license status somehow ?

It's free for you if you help me Beta test!

I want to clarify some things, since a lot of you seem to be concerned about "paying" for this app.

If you help me beta test this app on your forum, I will offer you (as the admin) a "free" version of the final software, with accompanying upgrades for the life cycle of the product.

When I say "free" - it really isn't free. I'm asking for your time to test it, play with it, put suggestions on the forum, debug the software. If you aren't willing to do that and just want a free ride, don't expect me to help you out when I release this publicly.

Free also means that if you install this on your forum, and don't decide to support / sell the software, it's not a big deal, you get it for free anyway. Use it for your personal use. Delete it. Do what you will.

The only reason I mention that I am going to be selling this product is that I want to be up front with everyone about my future intentions. Let's not worry about the logistics of selling this software as it's way to earlier to even consider.

What I need to worry about is bringing this software to it's full potential with your help as a forum admin. In doing so, you will get the software for free and ideally generate another form of income on your website by using my future affiliate / commission program.

I run www.vHoist.com - and a lot of people were concerned that I was going to run "ad's" on their site since the data is hosted off-site. I have over 5000 members on vHoist.com now, and I can only use that as my track record for sticking to my word and be upfront and forward about my intentions from the get-go.


Other Things

I have been busy this weekend so I haven't touched the software since Friday night. I have received all of your PM's and messages regarding any errors that have crept up and will be on top of them tomorrow.