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Helix 6.0 Server Pre-Sales Survey
Intro

During the last four years we've worked hard to earn your trust, and we are hesitant to do anything that would spoil that.

Early on in this journey, we decided that we would not take advance orders for products until they were completely ready to ship.

Yet in view of how close we are to our goal and how dire our financial straits, we are considering breaking that rule.

So, we ask you, who are as invested in Helix as we are: would you pay for Helix 6 Server now, before it ships, or should we stay the course we've followed to this point? This survey page let you tell us what you think.

The Results
Should We Pre-sell Helix 6 Server?
70.9% (66) Yes, it's important to keep moving forward
15.1% (14) Only within 3 months of shipping
7.5% (7) Only within 1 month of shipping
6.5% (6) No, selling vaporware is never right
This survey ran March – May, 2005
Selected Comments From Responses
  • Helix is my most dependable and essential "employee" working at minimum wage.... he needs a raise!
  • Vaporware Schmaporware! You aren't Microsoft, your word is good. Go for it!
  • I think the TCP/IP code upgrade should have been priced to pay for getting to version 6.
  • We do not use server at present. Single user only. Finish the race...
  • ...I am not interested in "loaning" you my money for another four years of little happening that we the eventual buyers can see.
  • Still using Helix 4 everyday. I think I started with you at the beginning! Anxiously awaiting 6, as I rewrote my database in Filemaker Pro and don't like it that much.
  • Yes, I would pay in advance for Helix 6. Whatever would help you get this thing done. So say the word.
  • I realize that you guys have been working on Helix for years with very little financial support and as a user who has over 10 years invested in this application, I am very appreciative. The last thing I want to do is re-write my applications in Filemaker; I don't have the time or the will…
  • I am an owner of a $100 recovery t-shirt that I wear with pride. I say full speed ahead. I can't wait to leave the Classic environment behind where it belongs.
  • You guys are doing a GREAT job. My faith in Helix has gradually improved over the last year ! Keep up the good work.