john7

Hi,
 
just wanted you to ask if you could change your policy a bit in regards to beta releases.
 
would it be possible to make is to that if there are some serious bugs found, you will release a new version of Beta with such bags fixed ASAP?
 
My reasoning is, that I don't do testing on some abstract works but what I'm processing right now, so if I'm stuck with a non-backwards compatible work and I can't work properly.
I can either stop testing (which is not desirable, I guess) or I can risk getting stuck with highly unusable SW hindering my work.
 
(Yes, I know it's not supposed to be used "in production", but I want to verify my workflow is working properly or is it improved. With such bugs like inpaint/healing taking a lot of time it makes really hard to use these tools).
 
 
Also, posting updates on timeplans for next beta releases would be a plus, as much as it can grow anticipation, it can also relief tension in users that feel noting is happening from their point of view.

It needs something as its totally confusing as it is!

I am by no means 'qualified' to test a beta issue so my query is - if/when all the changes/additions are found to be stable how will the 'finalised' version be issued or notified. I note that there is no longer a "Check for Updates" in the "Help" drop-down.
 
Please don't say there will only be a notification in/on this forum - I'm having more trouble finding my way around it than I am with the program, as there is no separation of Photo from Designer, as somebody else has suggested that there be similar to the 'legacy form'.

Could the different products be more clearly separated on the forums. I get totally confused what product someone is posting about as often they neither say mac or windows or which product they are posting about. I know there is a big overlap but its very confusing as it is.