Q: I purchased IBIS years ago. Why do I have to pay for a newer version?
A: MedicineWorks acquired the rights to the IBIS software a few years ago. Since then, we have been diligently rebuilding the software underpinning IBIS so that it works well with current operating systems.
Essentially, you are buying a different product from a different publisher. Generally software upgrades of any significance require some payment, with some degree of discount based on how recently you bought a previous version.
Our philosophy and business model emphasize loyalty and community because that the is the spirit in which IBIS was created and which has nourished its growth for twenty years. Thus, registered users of prior versions of IBIS can upgrade to the new version of IBISdesktop at a discounted price, determined by purchase date.