> How do I know how big the install base is (as opposed to just the download stats)? You can't. Welcome to publishing software :) Most people fix this by requ

> How do I know how big the install base is (as opposed to just the download stats)? You can't. Welcome to publishing software :) Most people fix this by requesting you register (usually optionally) after install. Not perfect; but the extra downloads from having no entry barrier probably mean ultimately you have more metrics. (also; emailing in for a copy doesn't implicitly imply an agreement to receive update notices :) especially if it's not noted!) > Then how do I tell them I've improved the product? Update check.