Having been in at least 2 positions in this cycle, Proposer & Beta Tester, I can assure you that now is the time to give Bruce Ideas. He can never incorporate all of them, but does look at all the suggestions and incorporates many of them. Earnie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dick Wells" <dwells@chisp.net> To: <FAMILY-ORIGINS-USERS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 6:00 PM Subject: [FO] Software Development Cycle > For those who do not understand or comprehend the development cycle of software such as FOW. > > Immediately upon releaseing a new version of a product, the cycle begins over for the next release. This is the point in time where negotiations occur and the basic feature set for the next version is formulated. This time period is typically 2-4 month in duration. That means by January, the basic content is fixed and the contracts are signed for the next version. > > >From about January through about April, actual development and initial testing occurs. Minor fixes and enhancements may be included. > > By May or June, Beta Testing begins. At this point a rare change may occur. Normally, only refinements and bug fixes are incorporated. By mid July, everything is ready for "factory release". At this point, a months breather for vacations etc., then everything starts over with the "Release Announcement". > > This topic comes up every year when the new release comes out. One group makes suggestions for enhancements and the other group hollers "Foul". There is another group that becomes vocal sometimes saying "Leave it Alone", "Don't Improve it", or "What do you expect for such a low cost" > > Before responding to any of the messages, try and put yourself in the opposing position and think about it. > > Dick > > > > > > > > > ==== FAMILY-ORIGINS-USERS Mailing List ==== > GETTING THE MOST OUT OF FAMILY ORIGINS by Bruce Buzbee - FO DEMO > http://formalsoft.com NO WEB ACCESS? Write to FormalSoft@aol.com for ordering information. > > ============================== > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > your heritage! > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog >