active sky 6.5 dead?

[Skywatcher 133]

2 hours ago, Damian Clark said:

Typically we discontinue products (no longer sell them) after about 5-8 years from release.  We have no plans to stop providing ASE data.  We provided AS6.5 data for many years after it was discontinued, and only stopped because the data is no longer available as explained.  With that said, we cannot officially guarantee unlimited indefinite access to discontinued products.  The data ASE uses may become unavailable, beyond our control, at some point, and we would not be able to assign resources to redesign fundamental core data components for such an old product.  But we don't see that happening any time soon.

Thank you for the response Damian. This sounds completely fair and is very good news.

[gaputz 60]

3 hours ago, Damian Clark said:

The data ASE uses may become unavailable, beyond our control, at some point, and we would not be able to assign resources to redesign fundamental core data components for such an old product.  But we don't see that happening any time soon.

Damian, thank you for that very thoughtful response.  You have eliminated the uncertainty many of us were feeling about HiFi's position on the future of ASE data support.   HiFi's policy to distribute the data as long as it is available is truly appreciated.  We now have a much clearer picture of the situation. 

Greg

[domvc10 13]

Damien

 

Thank you for posting. It is very nice to see that you have taken the time to come here and explain.

 

[domvc10 13]

Just bought fsgrw in the end. Thanks for the tips in the previous posts it is really good.

[sascha 314]

On 18.10.2017 at 9:21 PM, Damian Clark said:

We have no plans to stop providing ASE data.

Thank you! And for the years of enjoyment with ASE!