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RE: Next Release of Executor 1.99p



>>>>> "Philip" == Philip Murphy <MURPHYP@forbairt.ie> writes:

    Philip> Cliff, Just a couple of questions. There's no hurry in the
    Philip> reply.

    Philip> 1. When will the next release of Executor be available?

The next *experimental* version, 1.99p, may be out as early as a week
from now, or may be out as late as a month from now.  I've been wrong
when I've predicted things a little more closely in the past.
Internally we've already done a lot of core work, but we haven't been
able to get all the bugs out that we introduced in 1.99n, so that will
be what holds us back.

The next *official* version, 2.0, may be out as early as the beginning
of November.  I don't know if we'll slip much beyond that -- our
pocketbook can't take much more slippage.  There is a minimal amount
of functionality and compatbility that we need before we can go
shrink-wrap.  We also need to rewrite our manual and get our new
packaging done.

    Philip> 2. Will it support sound (i.e. music etc.)? (or is that
    Philip> impossible?)

It is not impossible, but it is not scheduled for 2.0.  Beyond 2.0 we
hope to have sound and serial port added fairly quickly, but we *must*
get 2.0 out as a shrink-wrapped product, first.

    Philip> 3. Will there be an evaluation copy available (time
    Philip> limited or whatever) via FTP?

1.99p will be available from the usual places.  There will be
provisions for all current 1.x owners to get a complete,
non-time-limited copy of 2.0, but we may decide to not make a 2.0 time
limited version avaliable for the general public.  We haven't decided
that yet.

    Philip> 4. How much will a registered copy of Executor (ARDI)
    Philip> cost?

Before 2.0 goes into beta, $99 commercial, $49 educational and
student.  After 2.0 goes into beta the student prices will dissappear,
the educational price will rise to $125 and the suggested retail price
for the commercial version will be $249.  1.x owners will be entitled
to a *free* upgrade, although they may be required to pick it up
electronically.

	--Cliff
	ctm@ardi.com


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