SW2004 out??

http://www.solidworks.com/pages/news/viewrelease.html?prid=138

So what's up with the "official" announcements about SW2004 being out?
It looks like it's available to buy now, however, beta testing just
started, so I don't think so. If not available "over the counter,"
then why all the fuss?

WT

 

I read the same stuff and wondered the same. Here is what me thinks the deal
is...Solidworks just "unveiled" it. They didn't release it. Kind of like a
car company. They just unveiled cars for 2004 and some 2005 modles, but you
can't buy them.

Other places (like SolidMag), claims it is released, but I beg to differ.
Actually, Beta 2 was just released for download.

Of course, I could be wrong....

Mr. Pickles

 

"SolidWorks 2004 is available immediately for purchase in 12 languages
worldwide."

That makes it sound like you can have your own copy today.

Jason

 

The press-release stated it was "available for immediate purchase" in
many countries. This sounds like is already out - otherwise these
companies are just buying "air".

 

yeah the damn annoying thing to all us customers WHO DO PAY NEARLY 5
GRAND FOR LEGIT SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT IS THAT SOME SCUMBAG WILL HAVE
WRITTEN A DONGLE EMULATOR AND POSTED 2004 ON KAZAA


probably so it might already be out