John,

Yes, it has always been this way I just have been lax about enforcing it.
The productivity bundle is good for a full year as are all initial purchase
prices.

The rule of thumb is initial purchase covers 1 year for minor updates only
and all upgrades cover 6 months.
If there is a major update to IBO then original purchases within 6 months
get a free update.
This is based on the idea that I will always support two versions of IBO and
come out with major versions once or twice a year.

I am considering charging additional licensing if you are using multiple
versions of Delphi/BCB/Kylix. It is a heck of a lot of work to support all
these versions and there should be some additional compensatory revenue for
that. When I come out with the Kylix version I will have it all figured out.
So, take this as a head's up.

Probably some things I can learn from Microsoft. I think IBO's greatest
obstacle is whether it brings in enough money or not. So far trustware is
proving to do well even though I have only partially implemented it. Once
the whole trustware model is in place I think IBO will do much better. I
also think there are some things Microsoft could learn from me too. FWIW.

I'm trying to get a mailing to all existing customers explaining this in
better detail so that the confusion surrounding IBO upgrade policy can be
stamped out.

Regards,
Jason Wharton
CPS - Mesa AZ
http://www.ibobjects.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Tomaselli" <jrt@...>
To: <IBObjects@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2001 1:42 PM
Subject: RE: [IBO] New 4.02 D sub-release posted to the download site


> Jason,
> I guess I was not aware of the 6 month vs 1 year stuff and therefore a bit
> confused as I always keep up -todate with your products. So If I upgrade
for
> 175+245 for the bundle, I would in Theory be obligated to pay for the
next
> upgrade 6 months from now. Have you been spending your spare time at the
> Microsoft campus :).
> John
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jason Wharton [mailto:jwharton@...]
> Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2001 1:21 PM
> To: IBObjects@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [IBO] New 4.02 D sub-release posted to the download site
>
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> > Do you an Upgrade price for the Grand Bundle?
>
> Right now you get $100 off the total bundle that is actually better than
> going with a full source upgrade and a productivity bundle (to which there
> isn't an upgrade options since it is brand new) if you consider that it
> covers you for a year. Otherwise, with the full source upgrade (for the
data
> access bundle) it only covers you for another 6 months.
>
> I have not yet determined pricing for what the upgrade of the grand bundle
> will be. Nobody will be eligible to purchase and upgrade to that for a
year
> so I am not in a hurry to determine it. I will use the same basic pattern
I
> am using right now is a hint.
>
> HTH,
> Jason Wharton
> CPS - Mesa AZ
> http://www.ibobjects.com
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