Skip to main content
tclaremont
tclaremont
Inspiring
January 15, 2009
Question

Timing of next version of CF

  • January 15, 2009
  • 4 replies
  • 558 views
We are currently running 7.02. I finally have a pressing need for version 8 features, but want to try to buy version 8 within the customary time period that version 9 might be free. Historically if you buy a version within three months or six months, Adobe allows you to upgrade to the newest version gratis.

Of course, this upgrade privilege might not even be offered this time around, who knows.

I believe that version 9 is in beta or about to enter beta status, but have not confirmed that. Any hints or rumors that would allow me to make a more educated decision would be appreciated.
    This topic has been closed for replies.

    4 replies

    C
    craigkaminsky
    Inspiring
    January 15, 2009
    If it helps in terms of making your decision, you can apply via the Adobe Labs to test the Pre-release versions of CF9/Centaur right now. It might be worth the added time to see if some of the stuff coming in CF9 is worth timing it right.
    http://labs.adobe.com/wiki/index.php/Centaur

    Of course, getting the added upgrade is always a huge bonus but the added features in 9 might not be something you need for a while.

    Additionally, I don't see CF9 as something that's coming in the immediate future (next few months). I cannot imagine they're planning to release CF9 and Bolt (CF IDE) at different times (it would seem awfully silly, but not unheard of, to not release them together). With that in mind, Bolt isn't even in pre-release testing right now -- applications are being accepted via the Labs but, so far as I know, that's it for the moment.
    tclaremont
    tclaremontAuthor
    Inspiring
    January 15, 2009
    Well, I really need version 8 features in the next couple months. If version nine is three months away, I will wait for nine. If version 9 is eight months away I will buy version 8 now and hope for a free upgrade to nine!

    Obvously, I am trying to avoid upgrading to 8 right now, and then upgrading to nine five months later... or at least in the same calendar year.

    To play it safe, I am putting one upgrade into the budget for this year, and one for next year. I guess I will just hope that I dont need it next year. Working for an NPO in this economy, I need to do the best that I can in projecting this stuff.

    A
    Anonymous
    January 15, 2009
    Can't you just buy CF9 when it comes out? Or is it cheaper doing it the sneaky way? Haha. Well, if it's all above board then why not. I guess you should get onto Adobe customer services about this though.

    I think CF9 will be released 09/09/2009 - get it? Yeah, I'm not even kidding, that's what I heard...but it could be marketing spin. I don't know. Either way, if it is, you got quite a wait yet.

    Cheers,
    Mikey.
    A
    Anonymous
    January 15, 2009
    Can't you just buy CF9 when it comes out? Or is it cheaper doing it the sneaky way? Haha. Well, if it's all above board then why not. I guess you should get onto Adobe customer services about this though.

    I think CF9 will be released 09/09/2009 - get it? Yeah, I'm not even kidding, that's what I heard...but it could be marketing spin. I don't know. Either way, if it is, you got quite a wait yet.

    Cheers,
    Mikey.
    Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
    Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices