StevieO
May 16th, 2005, 07:12 PM
I've noticed the almost continual postings asking when the new version of this or that is coming out. If one was announced and then put back for the reasons explained, well there's your answer.
But apart from those situations, it seems some people just arn't satisfied with what the've got. If what you have is ineffective etc, then change it. Even if you've paid for it, why stick with it and give yourself headaches. Maybe you could get your money back, have you asked ?
If a product just made cosmetic changes to it's GUI it could be called a new version. As pretty as it may be, it's not really doing much. So they might tinker with a few extra bits to make seem like an improved version, but it's not a Major upgrade or anything spectacular that's going to dramatically improve malware prevention/detection or whatever is it.
So as long as people keep pestering for new versions, then some of the manufacturers sort of feel it nesessary to oblige them with something sooner or later. And some of course do it just to play the marketing game which doesn't help us.
A new version should really consist of something/s that are of real value to us all. Things that will definately make a difference in performance/utilisation etc.
Offering useful suggestions towards a future version is of course acceptable, as is highlighting problems etc. So i say, if it aint broke, leave it/them alone, and enjoy what you have.
StevieO
But apart from those situations, it seems some people just arn't satisfied with what the've got. If what you have is ineffective etc, then change it. Even if you've paid for it, why stick with it and give yourself headaches. Maybe you could get your money back, have you asked ?
If a product just made cosmetic changes to it's GUI it could be called a new version. As pretty as it may be, it's not really doing much. So they might tinker with a few extra bits to make seem like an improved version, but it's not a Major upgrade or anything spectacular that's going to dramatically improve malware prevention/detection or whatever is it.
So as long as people keep pestering for new versions, then some of the manufacturers sort of feel it nesessary to oblige them with something sooner or later. And some of course do it just to play the marketing game which doesn't help us.
A new version should really consist of something/s that are of real value to us all. Things that will definately make a difference in performance/utilisation etc.
Offering useful suggestions towards a future version is of course acceptable, as is highlighting problems etc. So i say, if it aint broke, leave it/them alone, and enjoy what you have.
StevieO