Doug,

Our industry certainly seems to be moving in the direction of software by subscription. As an independent developer, I know I am looking always for ways to smooth out the revenue stream and make it more predictable. If this change will help to ensure the viability of SDT into the future, then I think it's the right thing to do. Count me in for a subscription.

-Rick

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>SDT 5.1j Available
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>The update to SDT 5.1j is now available for download from the Updates page of our Web site (www.stonefield.com). After downloading this file, be sure to read the README.TXT included in the ZIP file for installation instructions and the SDT.DOC for a list of enhancements and bug fixes. Note that this will be the last free update to SDT 5.1.
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>SDT Subscription Program
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>Effective May 1, 2001, SDT support and updates will be available only through subscription. All current registered users will automatically receive a 30-day subscription for free. For details on the SDT Subscription Program, please see this page on our Web site: www.stonefield.com/sdtsubscrip.html.
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>SDT 6.0 in Development
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>We're working hard on SDT 6.0. We will show this new version at the DevConnections conference in Orlando later this month. SDT subscribers will receive a free update to this new version. SDT 6.0 will work in VFP 6.0 and 7.0; most features will also work in VFP 5.0. SDT 6.0 will start in beta on June 1, 2001, and the expected release date is July 15, 2001.
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>For details on the features in SDT 6.0, see www.stonefield.com/sdt60.html.