Security Updates question

[iardon]

So let's say I buy the $160 license and a security update was released. If it's been more than a year since I bought my license does that mean I can't get access to download the security update?

From what I read, the unlimited license only allows 12 months of downloads.

:confused:

[Bad_i_BILL]

Remember access to ALL downloads is availiable @ 30.00/year.

I own a license, best software I own.

[iardon]

I understand, but I'm wondering about just security updates. Will I have to pay yearly to receive them or is the $30 just for major software updates?

[Andy Huang]

You get what's posted on the announcement board (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=1), and simply overwrite the file posted there will keep your vBulletin installation secure :)

[Steve Machol]

It depends on the nature of the security bug. If it can be fixed with a simple patch, the patches are made available in the appropriate Announcement thread. However if your version is old enough, it may not be possible to fix this with a patch.

[iardon]

I plan on purchasing version 3.5 when it's released.

So if I understand correctly after 12 months I will still be able to receive security updates. At least the very important ones??

[Steve Machol]

If they can be delivered as patches - yes. However some security issues may not be fixable with a patch. In that case you would need to upgrade.

[ManagerJosh]

The developers usually will try their best to make sure security updates work with all previous versions affected, and they will be released for free. However there maybe instances where a simple patch can't be released simply because the problem is a lot more complex than first presented.

[iardon]

Ok, thanks for the info.