Why 2.04 will not be bugfixed
Ok, there have been loads of discussions on this. Basically we want everyone using GapiDraw today to register and use GapiDraw 2.05. We do not want two "camps" where some use 2.04b and some use 2.05. We have aimed at making licensing so simple and so cheap that everyone should be able to use 2.05. Sure, the license model has been vague. But we are working on a solid license agreement that is clearer and will correct this.
What happens if another bug is found in 2.04? And another one? We would constantly have to pump out new releases (2.05b / 2.04c), (2.05c / 2.04d) which not only would complicate for new users, but for us as well. It takes me a good hour to simply recompile all files and samples for each DLL, and if you add the time to update all project files for the new version you have a good work day ahead of you.
Leaving an old product with bugs in common, and as a user of both Logic Platinum and Cubase SX I have seen this in every release. Of course I don't like it - but it feels ok to pay a small sum for the new version that is BOTH bug fixes AND contains some cool new features (in the case of Logic Platinum 6 however it wasn't that cool upgrade but Emagic usually adds tons of features in their subreleases instead). I guess I have pumped at least $4000 in music software so far, and most people update to the new versions for x$ to get rid of bugs in their current version.
mlepage: If you after reviewing the license agreement posted really soon find that you do not want to license GapiDraw 2.05 - contact me and we will work something out. I promise. You should not have to use an old version.
