b2c_ Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Dear Prestashop team staff, I have quite long experience in online sales (as an emplyee and manager). Finally in the beginning of 2012 I have decided to set up my first own online business and decided to use Prestashop 1.5, because I have good experience with previous versions, and love your multistore solution I saw in Beta. I have made a detailed business plan and schedule, registered a company, leased office, signed contract with my first employee and with suppliers. We are ready to start online sales, but we miss the the key part - the store. I follow your website, blog, forums every day - and what concerns me the most, there is only silence when it comes to 1.5 release (the release was expected at the end Feb. according to your information, since then there is only silence). In my understanding, if there is silence, it means either: - you will release RC version VERY soon or - you are so far from the RC version, that you can't even define the release date. I understand when Apple has complete information embargo, and suddenly boom "we have new iPhone 5" and everybody is happy. But please understand, this is different: your store is an important business tool, and we need to have information, when can we start using it. I also understand, that you have some communication rules, and maybe only few people are authorised to give information regarding new version releases. If you can't give us any detailed information, please just tell us at least if you are going to make any significant statement during the Barcamp in New York? (I highly expect it, because you promote the Barcamp quite strong). To be honest, I love Prestashop, but if I don't get any information regarding 1.5 soon, I will have to give up and search for other solution. Simply because at the moment my business is not running, and I'm losing money I would be really greatful, if you could reply my message and give us at least some hint. Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dev On Web Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 There are still lots of bugs in the SVN version... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin C Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 You can also start with 1.4.7 if you not need multishop, software development also takes more time as expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Favre Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Hello b2c, I totally understand your concerns about the RC release date. Currently the team is focused on fixing remaining issues so we can deliver a stable RC version. It should only be a matter of weeks before it is available. Be assured that we will keep the community informed about it as soon as we have a concrete release date. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abhi.scientist Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Dear Prestashop team staff, I have quite long experience in online sales (as an emplyee and manager). Finally in the beginning of 2012 I have decided to set up my first own online business and decided to use Prestashop 1.5, because I have good experience with previous versions, and love your multistore solution I saw in Beta. I have made a detailed business plan and schedule, registered a company, leased office, signed contract with my first employee and with suppliers. We are ready to start online sales, but we miss the the key part - the store. I follow your website, blog, forums every day - and what concerns me the most, there is only silence when it comes to 1.5 release (the release was expected at the end Feb. according to your information, since then there is only silence). In my understanding, if there is silence, it means either: - you will release RC version VERY soon or - you are so far from the RC version, that you can't even define the release date. I understand when Apple has complete information embargo, and suddenly boom "we have new iPhone 5" and everybody is happy. But please understand, this is different: your store is an important business tool, and we need to have information, when can we start using it. I also understand, that you have some communication rules, and maybe only few people are authorised to give information regarding new version releases. If you can't give us any detailed information, please just tell us at least if you are going to make any significant statement during the Barcamp in New York? (I highly expect it, because you promote the Barcamp quite strong). To be honest, I love Prestashop, but if I don't get any information regarding 1.5 soon, I will have to give up and search for other solution. Simply because at the moment my business is not running, and I'm losing money I would be really greatful, if you could reply my message and give us at least some hint. Thank you very much! Dear b2c_, I am facing the same problem and i can understand the situation you are in. Atleast Prestashop replied to you. I am supporting your cause. and hope for the best. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2c_ Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Hello b2c, I totally understand your concerns about the RC release date. Currently the team is focused on fixing remaining issues so we can deliver a stable RC version. It should only be a matter of weeks before it is available. Be assured that we will keep the community informed about it as soon as we have a concrete release date. Hello Carl, Thank you very much for the answer, I really appreciate. It's much better to know, that it's a matter of weeks, than having no info at all, following all possible sources and just hope "maybe they release it today". I can't wait that long, so I'll start with 1.4.7 and hope for a smooth upgrade once a stable version of 1.5 appears. Thank you! PS - Sorry for pushing, I know there should be no hurry, quality and stability is much more important. Keep up your great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattz Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I think, by myself, that a release can be much earlier than a few weeks. If 2 is a few... that is what I'm talking about. Why ? I also see a lot of requested features, like a helpdesk, that are indicated as "issue" and not really are. I don't try to speed up the devs, but I think that when they can focus on only real direct problems, things will go much faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Maurer Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 There will be at least one more Beta before RC1 http://www.prestashop.com/forums/index.php?/topic/155598-prestashop-15-beta-3-available/page__view__findpost__p__772291 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts