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[sunad]

This new version certainly has some compelling features. On the same token, it has some drawbacks - at least in my opinion.

I DO LIKE:

1) New UI
2) Automatic backup to Interlink
3) One data file per list (new program) vs many files per list (old program)
4) Automatic program update mechanism
5) Simpler workflow / design approach

I DON'T LIKE:

1) Frequent registration checks. I could see a weekly or monthly check... but every time I run the program? Not only is it annoying but problematic if Internet is down and I need to make circulation changes. Not only that, but I think the registration ID should not be Windows profile specific.

2) Licensing model. Personally I have issues with the licensing model. I can understand losing access to support and updates when you don't renew, but write access to the entire program? I don't like that (correct me if I'm wrong on the behavior of the program if you don't renew).

3) Multi-user access. I read there was an addon module that allowed for this (I'm assuming it means writing to a database server instead of to a file), but it would be nice if this were included in the base package.

4) Stability. I just am not convinced that this new version is as stable or reliable as the old one. I will say, however, that it is far more stable than it was a few months ago.

The concept behind the new program is worlds ahead of the old one. I think, in time, this one will become the choice for existing Interlink customers.