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Article: 12990 of comp.protocols.kermit.misc
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From: fdc@watsun.cc.columbia.edu (Frank da Cruz)
Newsgroups: comp.protocols.kermit.misc
Subject: K95+ shrinkwrapped packages back in stock
Date: 27 Nov 2001 22:13:30 GMT
Organization: Columbia University
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The K95+ shrinkwrap drought is over. All outstanding orders will be
handled promptly, and all new orders will be filled promptly. This is
Kermit 95 1.1.20 (the current version) in exactly the same package as
before:
http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/k95box.jpg
We like the look even better now, featuring New York City's nostalgic
former skyline.
K95 2.00 is on its way, but we still have to make ends meet in the
meanwhile, so be sure to order early and often. Remember, owning the
current version gets you a free upgrade to 2.00 (which might very well
carry a price increase) so there's no need to wait.
Those of you who downloaded the demo and were waiting for something
tangible to materialize before registering it... now's your chance
(remember, the demo expires at the end of December).
To be perfectly candid, I'm not thrilled with the results of the trial
download. As soon as it was announced, our orders dropped to 10% of
their former rate. Was this a coincidence explained by the crashing
economy and the events of September 11th? Or was it because people were
waiting until they could receive a package upon registration? I hope
the latter. Otherwise, I'm not keen on repeating the experiment in
future. But let's hope for the best, in which case future downloads
are expected to feature 1-click installation, 1-click registration,
and other modern conveniences.
The current download will remain available until late December.
- Frank