TinyTERM/TinyTERM Plus 4.7.0 Version Number Changes

To keep in step with the newly released TinyTERM mobile product line and its easy-to-understand version numbering scheme, Century Software is making a change to the version numbering of our TinyTERM and TinyTERM Plus products for Windows as well. We will be streamlining the current version number 4.65.5012 to a simple three-digit number, 4.7.0.

New Version Number Scheme

The new number sequencing will help you to identify easily if there have been enhancements made or bug fixes added to any version. Previously a four-digit number after the version was used; e.g., 4.65.5012. This old scheme used a Julian build date and made it difficult to determine whether just bug fixes or new enhancements were made.

How the new sequence works:

4	indicates the main, or major, version
.7	the second number, or minor version, incremented when feature enhancements have been added to the product
.0	the third number, incremented when bug fixes have been added to the product

This means that, if the next release were to be 4.7.1, the .1 would indicate bug fixes were added to the 4.7.0 version.

Maintenance Policy Tied to Version Number

When any number in the version changes — major, minor, or bug fix — upgrades are now tied to the maintenance program. If you are currently on a maintenance agreement, there is no change. You still receive any and all releases — including updates, patches and bug fixes — free of charge.

If you are not on a maintenance agreement, you are not protected. You will need to buy an upgrade to get the latest version, or get on a maintenance program. Now is the time to get maintenance coverage, as these updates will not be freely available.

If you just purchased and registered TinyTERM within 30 days of purchase, you automatically get 60 days of maintenance FREE. You also have 30 days from date of purchase to add maintenance coverage. To get updates, patches or bug fixes otherwise will require upgrading, which is 40% off new license pricing.

You will need a current maintenance agreement to receive the upcoming TinyTERM 4.7.0 at no additional charge.