I am locking it.
We are not abandoning Lifetime Free Updates.
24 years and people are still speculating the business model is about to fail, will be changed to subscription, or makes focus only on new customers (it doesn't).
The OP has enjoyed 15 years of Lifetime Free Updates. You are welcome.
My favorite advice I ever got about running a business is you can't please everyone. Even if your job was to give away $500,000. Customer feedback ...
- I got a cheque, no-one uses those any more, I wanted cash. You suck.
- The tax man took 30%. You Suck.
- 500K wasn't enough. You suck.
- I crashed the Lambo I bought. You Suck.
- All my friends are asking me for money, it ruined my friendships. You suck.
- I spent it all. You suck.