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Keeping Current-The value of an early update pack


by Guy Jones

Just one day can save $250 on an enterprise update

Not infrequently, we get queries in support asking about our update pack policy, what it means, and why we do it the way we do. With the release of 2.8.1, this is a good time to revisit this.

Software is a work in progress. Not only are new features identified by our focus groups but also existing features are improved and optimized with the feedback from our users. To top this off, software is developed for operating systems that are constantly changing-and new ones emerging! During the last 12 months we have seen the new platform U3 emerge, the launch of Vista for Windows and the Intel Mac universal binaries become the norm. Most recently Revolution 2.8.1 integrated revBrowser, SQLite access and more. 

Our licensing system is designed to make it easy for developers to keep their Revolution up to date and take advantage of the latest software developments. With a yearly update pack, its a no brainer just to download the latest release as soon as it happens, instead of getting by on older versions that lack features or compatibility with the latest operating systems.

When you purchase your Revolution license, you receive a three month update pack. So for the first three months you are entitled to any new versions of your product that are released using the same serial number. At time of purchase you can also add the additional update pack for a total of 12 months. At any time you can purchase an early update pack and it will extend your current license from the last day of your current registration. Thus you do not have to wait until expiration to renew. And this key information can save  you BIG.

When you purchase an early upgrade pack you will get the exact same product as a normal update pack, starting on the end date of your current registration. The only difference is cost. On an enterprise for example you will save TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS.  Several days before your current update program expires we will send you a reminder email to give you time to take advantage of this offer. Therefore it is critical that we have your current email account and that we are not blocked by a spam filter. Take a moment and confirm this before you miss these critical emails. In fact, check your expiration date now which is recorded in your registration email (you did carefully print that out didn't you, and file it with your vital papers like birth certificate and passport...?), in case you are approaching the critical deadline for ordering.

One of my favorite songs from the 40's is What a Difference a Day Makes sung by Dinah Washington.

What a difference a day makes
Twenty-four little hours

One of the greatest frustrations in life is missing out on an offer that rewards us for doing what we intend todto anyway. Make your day shine and forget the rain-buy your update early.

Here are the subject lines of the emails we send to you.  Keep an eye out for them.  They are worth their weight in Gold.

One week before expiration we send you an email titled:
"Your Revolution Product Is About To Expire"
and one day before expiration we send:
"Your Revolution Product Will Expire Tomorrow"

If you haven't updated recently, it might be time to check how long your license has left to run!

 
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