Process Lasso v5.0.0.40

Yes, v5.0.0.39 lasted about 12 hours ;o. During my maintenance I had adjusted some code to use a newer version of a function related to checking if a process was suspended. Sadly, this code had a typo (no 'NOT' in an expression), causing a bug that caused all processes to be listed as 'suspended'. This was highly frustrating to see this, but it is now fixed in v5.0.0.40. It just goes to prove, once again, that ANY change, no matter how minor requires regression testing.

I have some distractions coming up next week that won't allow for extensive work for a period of a few days. However, before then, I hope to get a few things done. There are a few little quirks I want to fix in the existing build, and there's also a second demo I want to release. I've had it in mind for a long time. I'll reveal more soon.

Thanks to all those who continue to support Process Lasso. I've heard a lot of complaints about the nags lately, so I decreased the frequency of ones that randomly show up when you open the main window. They are still there, but very rare now. People should remember, most 'freeware' these days stoops to bundling with toolbars. I don't think the nags are that annoying, you can click right by them. They don't have a timer, no pause. It isn't that bad. If it *is* that bad, you can always buy a license and help support development. After all, here at Bitsum I'm not just working on Process Lasso, I'm constantly creating little freeware tools like the new RegMerge utility to safely import or compare REG files. This freeware work, in addition to the constant work on Process Lasso, is made possible by those who purchase licenses of Process Lasso or PECompact, or make donations.

This capitalist world we live in seems to reward those who will stoop to any level to make a buck. Freeware authors are selling their soul everywhere, including toolbars in their software. If people can not accept that software development requires financial support, then this trend will continue. I personally believe that users should boycott all those who bundle toolbars or other apps. Even if you can deselect it at install time, this policy is simply atrocious. When you download a piece of software, you are wanting THAT software, not that software and 10 little friends to go with it.

I'm no saint, and far from perfect, but even if you can't support companies like Bitsum who refuse to participate in this toolbar bundle insanity, at least don't criticize us for daring to have a non-timed nag in our software that you can click right past. If a single click is that bothersome, buy a license ;).

I know, I know ... the thought of paying for software seems outrageous. If you feel I charge too much, you tell me what price you would pay. My experience thus far has shown that those willing to buy a license will pay a *fair* price. Those not willing to pay for a license will not pay a single dollar. Is this correct? If there's some price I could set to get a lot more people to buy a license, I'd certainly do it. If every user bought it for just $5, I'd be doing great.... if I set the price to $5, would YOU buy it?