[GraemeJ]

As we all know, v5 is nearing release and there has been some discussion about the inability to provide a fall-back to an earlier version in the event of something going wrong - a potential major problem for anyone using MS professionally (or semi-professionally). My view is that this is a dangerous position to be in, as beta testing is never 100% proof positive.

The reason for this is tied in with the way app releases work - it's nothing to do with Mike, he is constrained by the system. The only way to overcome the problem is to release the upgrade as a 'new' version and make a charge for it.

Therein lies the problem. Mike has already promised a free upgrade to some users, who have then bought the product on that basis.

It's my belief that Mike has invested an awful lot of time and effort into the v5 version - it would seem to be a major re-write, not a simple upgrade - and he should be rewarded for all that effort.

I'm producing this poll to try and gain the views of other MS users, as it might help Mike to know which way to jump .