4/15/2005 5:16 AM Hi Allie,
On 4/14/2005 Allie Martin wrote: AM> However, I need good evidence of commitment to really get the thing AM> working soon without explanations that we have to make do because of AM> POP3 architecture getting in the way as well as priority issues putting AM> IMAP on the backseat even for a while. As I see it the desire to market the new eye candy became more important than functionality. That is a prescription for disaster. The program should have been performing flawlessly before any interface changes. I believe the developers are significantly challenged with managing interface issues while attempting to program functionality. As a database application developer for the past 16 years, I have learned that it is mandatory to have a fully functional program before the interface is designed. Otherwise a person can go crazy attempting to figure where are the problem areas and how to implement corrective measures. Version 2 should have been fully functional and as bug free as possible before version 3. The result is that it will take at least 3 times longer to make V. 3 work and will frustrate enough loyal users and promoters to the point that they might leave and never come back. Just have a look at POCO to get an idea. Great to look at but unstable and buggy. In the past, all of my customers have never complained about looks once they understood the functionality of TB! My job has always been to make sure I only exposed them to the stable and relatively bug free versions or they would have abandoned TB! and me! -- Take Care, Paul The Bat! v.3.0.2.10 on Win2k SP4 ________________________________________________________ Current beta is 3.0.9.15 Return | 'Using TBBETA' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html IMPORTANT: To register as a Beta tester, use this link first - http://www.ritlabs.com/en/partners/testers/
