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J-Ro

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v9 Upgrade
« on: August 15, 2002, 01:21:54 pm »

Quick and simple query. If I purchase v8 now will I be eligible to upgrade to v9 for free or will I be required to purchase a new license?
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cjdshaw

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RE:v9 Upgrade
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2002, 02:11:16 pm »

To quote Scronch from another thread:

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I'm not a JRiver employee...
Historically speaking,
MJ6 license good for MJ6 and MJ7, but not MJ8.
MJ7 license good for MJ7 and MJ8 (no announcement beyond that).

Do you see a pattern? I do, but it is not a guarantee.
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Perhaps a JRiver spokesman could give an official verdict
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RE:v9 Upgrade
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2002, 02:36:36 pm »

I think the last that was stated from J river Was something like

when we get close to the release of MJ9 we will see.

I think they should charge a upgrade fee for mj8 users to go to mj9, just like all other software companys.
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RE:v9 Upgrade
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2002, 03:04:52 pm »

Official Response
We may.  It's too soon to think about this for us.

I do work for JRiver.  I just don't do much.
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Jim Hillegass
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RE:v9 Upgrade
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2002, 05:06:48 pm »


I do work for JRiver. I just don't do much.


HA!You finally admitted it.
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RE:v9 Upgrade
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2002, 06:12:47 pm »

I'm in favor of reasonable (read: discounted) upgrade fees.  When you register one particular version, you immediately get what you paid for.  You can't complain about upgrade fees (though I certainly wouldn't refuse a free upgrade...).
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bleh

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« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2002, 07:41:15 pm »

"I think they should charge a upgrade fee for mj8 users to go to mj9, just like all other software companys."

Yea all other software companies...  little exageration there?
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RE:v9 Upgrade
« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2002, 06:49:42 am »

Maybe he was thinking Microsoft.
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RE:v9 Upgrade
« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2002, 06:58:38 am »

Hi - I bought v.6 and also purchase v.8 and wouldn't mind paying for v.9  but I would prefer (it's my money after all) some kind of upgrade discount although $'s involved are not large (for me).

However IMHO, if the policy is that there is a fee for each new version then the previous version should still be available, with it's associated plug-ins, for download for some time after the newer version is gold. Of course, once the new version goes gold then there are no new fixes etc. - i.e. a new version of some third-party plug-in would necessitate an upgrade to the latest version.

Thoughts? Opinions?
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RE:v9 Upgrade
« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2002, 08:28:40 am »

I like the way musicmatch handled it
an extra amount of money only ones
and upgrades for life
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RE:v9 Upgrade
« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2002, 08:33:52 am »

Neanderthaler

I Think It Is Dumb For The Company, Good For The User (Sort Of).

The Problem With That Is, How Long Is Life?

So If They Said We Are Making No More Updates For MM. And then Create a new Music Program Like "Music JukeBox 1.0" So Now Where Are You?
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RE:v9 Upgrade
« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2002, 08:48:25 am »

I think a reasonable upgrade fee makes sense. Markets for products like this are finite. You can't offset the cost of supporting your established users for free with the cash flow from new users. So, we've got to be prepared to pay for a substantially new product.

The most any of us can rationally expect is one free upgrade, which is what we've gotten so far. The downside for that is having to pay the full boat for the next following version. I'd rather pay an upgrade fee as an established user from Day 1 and pass on the one free upgrade.

And if we don't think the new version offers anything much, we can pass on it and stick with the previous version - so long as JRiver gives us reasonable access to the prior version and its plug-ins, as Gatobrit points out.
 
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Wile

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RE:v9 Upgrade
« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2002, 04:42:11 pm »

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The most any of us can rationally expect is one free upgrade, which is what we've gotten so far.
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I suppose that is great for the people who had v.7, but doesn't apply to anyone who purchased v.8.

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The downside for that is having to pay the full boat for the next following version.
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Maybe... unless the cost to upgrade to v.9 plus the upgrade to v.10 is higher than the cost of v.10. In that case, I would prefer the current pattern of Full Price, upgrade free, Full Price, upgrade free... etc.


Just my two bits,

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sekim

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RE:v9 Upgrade
« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2002, 05:44:09 pm »

Come on, twenty-five bucks? If J River went $50.00 it would still be a steal.

J River keep doing whatever you think is necessary for survival. I'm still not a self made millionaire, but whatever you charge for the next version will be fine with me.

Listening to: 'Don't Drink The Water' from 'Ain't Just Whistlin Dixie' by 'Chain Lightning' on Media Jukebox
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gateley

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RE:v9 Upgrade
« Reply #14 on: August 16, 2002, 05:50:13 pm »

>I do work for JRiver.  I just don't do much.

Well, you made me laugh for 24 hours as I awaited the tons of witty replies. humh. Maybe you should take off your sunglasses next time.

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Saint

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RE:v9 Upgrade
« Reply #15 on: August 16, 2002, 06:00:28 pm »

We should all be willing to pay something for an upgrade, but I have been away for awhile with the birth of a new son.....is there a v9.0 on the way???

PS - Great product, but I am having problems with XP which I will post on another thread.

Saint
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Jota

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RE:v9 Upgrade
« Reply #16 on: August 16, 2002, 07:23:04 pm »

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v9 upgrade, has MP3PRO???
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