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Originally Posted by jgsmith
I'm not sure many people realize some of the complexities of software development. For example:
- Kobo has several devices, and each device requires both maintenance (support) and new features (development)...not just the Touch
- In order for the software to be manageable, I suspect Kobo tries to keep a single set of source code across all devices where possible. Having to add the same function to each device individually would be cost-prohibitive and would just get passed on to the consumer.
- Most software shops stick to a regular schedule for software releases. Time for requirements gathering (defects + new features); time to design the changes; time to develop the changes; time to test the changes internally; time to beta test the changes with the community. This all takes time. 3 months is very typical.
I've been working in software for 25 years, so I could go on...
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Oh come off it you may not be affiliated with the Kobo company, but you sure sound like you are.
Maybe it's just your round and aboot way of showing your loyalty to a Canadian company( if they are still Canadian)
the 59p goodreader app I bought off the app store has been constantly adding new features and bug fixes and they still manage to have a faster development cycle.
Btw, the firmware so far is a lot faster and smoother; Library, short-list and page turning are all much faster. Hopefully the unit will also be more stable too.