Version numbers
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I have a windows application which is similarly named to another application and has a very similar purpose. It's been suggested that I rename my app to avoid confusion, but what do I do about the version number? Resetting it to 1.0.0 would imply that it's a new application, which it isn't, but keeping the current version might confuse users as to where the previous versions are. Are there any marketing types out there who have seen similar situations?
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I have a windows application which is similarly named to another application and has a very similar purpose. It's been suggested that I rename my app to avoid confusion, but what do I do about the version number? Resetting it to 1.0.0 would imply that it's a new application, which it isn't, but keeping the current version might confuse users as to where the previous versions are. Are there any marketing types out there who have seen similar situations?
If that's a difficult problem to solve, I recommend a new line of business. If that's unfeasible, perhaps a book of baby names?
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I have a windows application which is similarly named to another application and has a very similar purpose. It's been suggested that I rename my app to avoid confusion, but what do I do about the version number? Resetting it to 1.0.0 would imply that it's a new application, which it isn't, but keeping the current version might confuse users as to where the previous versions are. Are there any marketing types out there who have seen similar situations?
New product name should not mean resetting the product number. In the release notes you should say it has been renamed as one of the changes. Simples.
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I have a windows application which is similarly named to another application and has a very similar purpose. It's been suggested that I rename my app to avoid confusion, but what do I do about the version number? Resetting it to 1.0.0 would imply that it's a new application, which it isn't, but keeping the current version might confuse users as to where the previous versions are. Are there any marketing types out there who have seen similar situations?
It's fine to keep the version number where it is with the rebrand. The internal version numbers for applications like Visual Studio and Office bear absolutely no resemblance to the various name changes that these applications have gone through.
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I have a windows application which is similarly named to another application and has a very similar purpose. It's been suggested that I rename my app to avoid confusion, but what do I do about the version number? Resetting it to 1.0.0 would imply that it's a new application, which it isn't, but keeping the current version might confuse users as to where the previous versions are. Are there any marketing types out there who have seen similar situations?
I'd say keep the version number the same, or increment it. IF you're concerned about luser confusion mention the name change in the documentation and maybe even the about box. ;P ;P :rolleyes: ;P
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I have a windows application which is similarly named to another application and has a very similar purpose. It's been suggested that I rename my app to avoid confusion, but what do I do about the version number? Resetting it to 1.0.0 would imply that it's a new application, which it isn't, but keeping the current version might confuse users as to where the previous versions are. Are there any marketing types out there who have seen similar situations?
Member 10112720 wrote:
I have a windows application which is similarly named to another application and has a very similar purpose
I guess this is a good way to ask for troubles.
Member 10112720 wrote:
Are there any marketing types out there who have seen similar situations?
This has been seen a lot in the past, and solved with either renaming (without version change) or rebranding. Here one of many examples[^]
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I have a windows application which is similarly named to another application and has a very similar purpose. It's been suggested that I rename my app to avoid confusion, but what do I do about the version number? Resetting it to 1.0.0 would imply that it's a new application, which it isn't, but keeping the current version might confuse users as to where the previous versions are. Are there any marketing types out there who have seen similar situations?
rename it. or, expect a letter from a lawyer.
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I have a windows application which is similarly named to another application and has a very similar purpose. It's been suggested that I rename my app to avoid confusion, but what do I do about the version number? Resetting it to 1.0.0 would imply that it's a new application, which it isn't, but keeping the current version might confuse users as to where the previous versions are. Are there any marketing types out there who have seen similar situations?
Ever seen WinWord 3 through 5? :suss: Version numbers just aren't important. Unless you're dealing with a file format/layout, in which case you should never decrease.
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I have a windows application which is similarly named to another application and has a very similar purpose. It's been suggested that I rename my app to avoid confusion, but what do I do about the version number? Resetting it to 1.0.0 would imply that it's a new application, which it isn't, but keeping the current version might confuse users as to where the previous versions are. Are there any marketing types out there who have seen similar situations?
If the current app is "ABC 1.2.3", you could rename it to "XYZ 2.0.0". In reality, the only change would a change in name, but it gives you a clean starting base. Just be sure to send a clear message to your customers informing them about the change. /ravi
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I have a windows application which is similarly named to another application and has a very similar purpose. It's been suggested that I rename my app to avoid confusion, but what do I do about the version number? Resetting it to 1.0.0 would imply that it's a new application, which it isn't, but keeping the current version might confuse users as to where the previous versions are. Are there any marketing types out there who have seen similar situations?
Keep the version # the same, but name it "New App Name 1.0" but the version would be 12.2.395.32523
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I have a windows application which is similarly named to another application and has a very similar purpose. It's been suggested that I rename my app to avoid confusion, but what do I do about the version number? Resetting it to 1.0.0 would imply that it's a new application, which it isn't, but keeping the current version might confuse users as to where the previous versions are. Are there any marketing types out there who have seen similar situations?
Names are often 'marketing' so attempting to rename it every time the market changes is not going to work. That applies to the version number as well.
Member 10112720 wrote:
to another application and has a very similar purpose
Presumably these are applications under your companies control so why are there two of them?
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I have a windows application which is similarly named to another application and has a very similar purpose. It's been suggested that I rename my app to avoid confusion, but what do I do about the version number? Resetting it to 1.0.0 would imply that it's a new application, which it isn't, but keeping the current version might confuse users as to where the previous versions are. Are there any marketing types out there who have seen similar situations?
Thanks for the suggestions guys, lots to think about...