I have not yet installed this latest version as I noted some of the other comments saying that this is a paid upgrade, NOT an update. Some of the links on their site now work, but the info is sketchy at best. There is no information on purchasing the product and no cost on any upgrades from version 3. I think Insider has prematurely released this version before they had their S%&t together. You can't even buy it from their own online store.
I read through the instructions and their is no information on how to migrate your existing library over to the new version. I have over 4,000 fonts installed on my computer, there is no way I am going to start from scratch again!
My past experience with Insider has not been great. The auto-activation plug-in for Adobe CS3 software was over a year late, from their own press release. When I first changed over from Suitcase to FontAgent I was very pleased with their level of service, but I have seen it completely deteriorate over the years. I truly hope they can pick up the pieces and get back in the game, I really don't want to regret my defection from Extensis.
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no info on upgrade costs
Feedback Type: Commentary
Contributed by: Graphics Dept. Wednesday, January 16 2008 @ 12:00 AM PST
Product Platform: MacOSX
Used Product For: Over One Year
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no info on upgrade costs - skviki
The site has usually been slow on updates and this year slow on responding to support querries. It is true that the site itself is not the greatest piece of work - they provide little info on version changes or even on what is the current version of the program.But I hope the program is OK - it seems so for now. It installed over ma previous version without any problems and runs fine for now. Next week I'm getting a new system with leopard installed and I hope it works without any problems.
The upgrade price you have to go to the "store" secrtion of the site then you will see on the left a bod where you can login. After that you will be presented with your old FAP license key and you will have to select/confirm it. After that you will get an upgrade price and option to buy.
Yes, the site is not very inviting, it is rubbish. But the program seems fine. I hope that customer support will be better that the last 6 months. It was ok before.
Friday, January 18 2008 @ 12:00 AM PST
Here is the correct Information - lspeights1
http://www.insidersoftware.com/UP_index.phpWelcome to the Insider Upgrade Center, where you can upgrade your current software to its latest and greatest version.
FontAgent Pro 4 upgrades are now available in the store.
If you purchased FontAgent Pro on November 15, 2007 or after, the upgrade is free with proof of purchase and license key.
If you purchased FontAgent Pro before November 15, 2007, your upgrade price is $49.95
Make Sure You Are a Registered User
To use the upgrade center, you must be logged in to the Insider Store.
Register a new account.
Register Your License Keys
Any valid FontAgent Pro 2 or 3 license keys will make you eligble to purchase discounted upgrades to FontAgent Pro 4. If you purchased directly from Insider Software, then your keys are already on file.
Register license keys
Mac OS X Users
To upgrade from to the lastest version of FontAgent Pro, use the table below.
If you currently have:
The latest version is:
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FontAgent Pro 3.x FontAgent Pro 4 Learn More Upgrade for $49.95 US
FontAgent Pro 2.1.x
FontAgent Pro 4
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FontAgent Pro 2.0.x
FontAgent Pro 4
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Upgrade for $49.95 US
Friday, January 18 2008 @ 12:00 AM PST
no info on upgrade costs - jbohn
The upgrade is seamless. Just run the installer and then launch FontAgent Pro 4 and it will take your settings and fonts from the previous version. 4000+ fonts here, no major problems so far. Their website has been updated now to state that upgrade purchases will be available later this week for $49.95. FYI: the CS3 plugins were not "over a year late" - their press release said "later this Spring" but they were finally delivered late fall.Reply to This
Thursday, January 17 2008 @ 12:00 AM PST