Major Version Frequency?

[Gator777]

First of all, I very much plan to upgrade to the Suite for $130, but before I do, I have just one simple question.

I have an owned license, so if I purchase the upgrade for $130, can you give me a rough "ball park figure" on how long my 4.0 Suite license will last before I must upgrade to the next major version? How much time between versions? What will be the frequency of upgrades between versions?

I know it is impossible to predict exactly when the next version will come out, but I need a rough idea so I can predict my cost share in this venture. I know you must have developed an equation for the new pricing scheme, so what are your plans for new releases? Every three years? Two tears? Five years? Can you please elaborate?

This is a legitimate question, so I pray that you will give me an honest answer.

Thanks in advance for your help!

For all those reading this, I am trying to get my question answered, so please do not rant in this post. I truly need an answer to this question.

[Reeve of Shinra]

Ray has said previously that they were looking at 12 - 16 months (or was it 12-18 months) for each major version.

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1808278&postcount=2

said by Ray:
vB5 is far too far in the future to state exactly what it's pricing will be. However, the plan is to continue the same structure as vB4, meaning that there likely will be a discount for vB4 owners who wish to upgrade to vB5.

[Gator777]

Ray has said previously that they were looking at 12 - 16 months (or was it 12-18 months) for each major version.

Thanks for your input, but I really would like someone in an official capacity to confirm this information for me. I am at a juncture where I have several options, and an answer to this question would help me make a better informed decision on my next purchase.

[Abomination]

...can you give me a rough "ball park figure" on how long my 4.0 Suite license will last before I must upgrade to the next major version?

Could your question be worded: What is an educated guess as to when the End of Life for the 4.x series might be?

I've been asking that question.

Thanks for your input, but I really would like someone in an official capacity to confirm this information for me. I am at a juncture where I have several options, and an answer to this question would help me make a better informed decision on my next purchase.

I'm in the same predicament, and would also like an answer.

Please.

[Loco.M]

Thanks for your input, but I really would like someone in an official capacity to confirm this information for me. I am at a juncture where I have several options, and an answer to this question would help me make a better informed decision on my next purchase.

Ray is official

[Gator777]

Ray is official

Yes, but I have not seen his "typed" words stating so.