Magix Ultimate Creative Design HumbleBundle deal

**yjs** · 26 September 2018, 05:49 PM

I asked the Humble Bundle support folks about updates and was told: "As far as patches and maintenance goes you will receive all of those updates, however as far as newer versions of the software that is not included." I have asked for further clarification about the distinction.

**Acorn** · 26 September 2018, 06:37 PM

Not wishing to rain on any parade but Xara has stated that there will not be a v15.2 update; it is going direct to a new version, v16.0.
Typically in the past, all major versions, for most software purchases, reset the clock for support and renewals. I don't know how Magix's model works.

Perhaps this was Magix's intent by releasing the HB offer now ahead of v16.0 but I suspect your licence number should be good for a major version change as faced by all the regular renewers.

Acorn

**browj2** · 26 September 2018, 07:09 PM

M hosting would require a Coupon Code, to be used when activated. Nothing like that was in the HumbleBundle.

I'm surprised and pleased that Panorama Studio 3 came with it.

I would expect that there is really no difference between what happens with the update service for regular purchases vs Humble Bundle. Once you're in, you're in. I think that those with the HumbleBundle version will likely see v16 show up. At the end of the 1 year, the same conditions apply if you don't renew. If you have to reinstall, it would revert back to 15.1 plus patches, nothing new.

**xtom** · 26 September 2018, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by browj2

Typically in the past, all major versions, for most software purchases, reset the clock for support and renewals.

Whaaaaat? What happened to the 365 subscription model where you get all updates for the next year from time of purchase? Man that would suck even more, I hope you're wrong.

**Acorn** · 26 September 2018, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by xtom

Whaaaaat? What happened to the 365 subscription model where you get all updates for the next year from time of purchase? Man that would suck even more, I hope you're wrong.

That statement was down to me, not browj2. I was referring to other applications, not Xara. Again, I don't know how HB operates or Magix thinks but it appears we will be getting a major version every year and I am yet to see how this will operate seamlessly.

**browj2** · 27 September 2018, 04:56 AM

Originally Posted by xtom

Whaaaaat? What happened to the 365 subscription model where you get all updates for the next year from time of purchase? Man that would suck even more, I hope you're wrong.

Somehow you have it shown as though I posted that message. I did not; it was Acorn.

The quote was "Typically in the past..." which, I believe was referring to the past method with payment each time a new version came out, if one wanted to purchase it. The present method is, if a new version comes out and you are within the 365 days update service, you get it. Your interpretation is incorrect. I leave it to Acorn to reply.

Oops, just saw Acorn's reply.

**xtom** · 27 September 2018, 08:24 AM

I must have done a copy and paste on the line then hit the quote button on wrong post, sorry about that.

**yjs** · 27 September 2018, 01:17 PM

I asked the Humble Bundle Support folks: 'So do I understand correctly that with my Humble Bundle Purchase I will have exactly the same online updater functions as purchasers of the regular software for a year, and will my updates occur at the same time? ' I was told that this is correct

I'm very impressed with the speed of their replies (and of course with their answer).