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Tower 9 for Mac has just been released. This 4-minute video covers everything you should know: https://youtu.be/CuCCGSlBkis https://youtu.be/CuCCGSlBkis Here's

Tower 9 for Mac has just been released. This 4-minute video covers everything you should know: https://youtu.be/CuCCGSlBkis https://youtu.be/CuCCGSlBkis Here's what's new — I'll be here if you have any questions! 1. Merge Improvements: - Merge UI: indicates the number of unresolved conflicts between two branches. Files now show badges depending on their status and it’s possible to view only conflicted files. - Instant Conflict Detection: when merging, the dialog will instantly let you know if conflicts will occur. - Restore Unmerged Versions of Files: developers can rollback accidental actions. - It is now possible to create empty commits (or skip them entirely) and edit commit messages after resolving conflicts. 2. Diffing improvements: - Auto-Expand Diffs in Changesets (you can set it to never, always, or for a number of items). - Large Diff Warnings (you can adjust the threshold in the Preferences, default is 20 kb). 3. New Features: - Snapshots: stashes that are automatically re-applied to the working copy (to quickly carry on with your work). - Reveal any commit, branch, or tag in Tower's "History" view. This is a free update for existing Tower users with a current subscription. New users can download a free 30-day trial. Also: Tower is free for students, teachers, educational institutions and non-profit organizations.

simondotau 4y ago
> This is a free update for existing Tower users. Given the pricing model precludes ongoing use without ongoing payment, this would seem to be a rather disingenuous thing for them to say.
- brunobrito 4y ago
  Yes, that's understandable. But we still prefer to make it clear to everyone.
  - patrickserrano 4y ago
    I feel like saying "Free for existing users with a current subscription" would be a lot more clear. I'm a customer who owns an older perpetual license and a lapsed subscription but it's not free for me since I'd need to restart my subscription to use it.
    - brunobrito 4y ago
      Thank you for your suggestion! I have edited my comment and will keep that in mind for the future. Also, thank you for your support — if you'd like to give the new features a try and you run into any issues, just let us know.
      - simondotau 4y ago
        I’m in a similar situation. If you change your pricing model so that a lapsed subscription means an end to updates rather than an end to access, I’ll upgrade my Tower 2 license immediately. I do understand that your current licensing model is probably very effective at getting big revenue out of corporates. I am a solo user who interacts with git maybe once or twice a week. I know I’m not an important customer for you, but it is sad you can’t even throw a bone to the little guy.
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simondotau 4y ago

> This is a free update for existing Tower users. Given the pricing model precludes ongoing use without ongoing payment, this would seem to be a rather disingenuous thing for them to say.

brunobrito 4y ago
Yes, that's understandable. But we still prefer to make it clear to everyone.
- patrickserrano 4y ago
  I feel like saying "Free for existing users with a current subscription" would be a lot more clear. I'm a customer who owns an older perpetual license and a lapsed subscription but it's not free for me since I'd need to restart my subscription to use it.
  - brunobrito 4y ago
    Thank you for your suggestion! I have edited my comment and will keep that in mind for the future. Also, thank you for your support — if you'd like to give the new features a try and you run into any issues, just let us know.
    - simondotau 4y ago
      I’m in a similar situation. If you change your pricing model so that a lapsed subscription means an end to updates rather than an end to access, I’ll upgrade my Tower 2 license immediately. I do understand that your current licensing model is probably very effective at getting big revenue out of corporates. I am a solo user who interacts with git maybe once or twice a week. I know I’m not an important customer for you, but it is sad you can’t even throw a bone to the little guy.
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