LR 4 Full Release Question

[larrys]

I have signed up for a Nikonians class on LR 3 and was wondering how long (generally) after the beta version goes out does the final release hit the public? Thanks

[Sonny]

copied this from the internet.

The expiration date listed for Lightroom 4 Beta is March 31, 2012. Typically, it’s not good practice for a company to let the beta expire without releasing the final version before the expiration date. It tends to leave people hanging and forget all about your brand new version of the product.

[larrys]

Thanks Sonny.

I talked with a Customer Service rep with Adobe and she had no clue when it would come out.

[Sonny]

Originally Posted by larrys

Thanks Sonny.

I talked with a Customer Service rep with Adobe and she had no clue when it would come out.

I think they are all trained to say that.

[stephenpinn]

Originally Posted by Sonny

I think they are all trained to say that.

Which is true! The only caveat to Sonny's guidance is Adobe might be planing to release a gold beta around that time for final testing.

[DigMe]

Originally Posted by Sonny

copied this from the internet.

I saw that too. Here's the source since Sonny didn't cite it in his post:
Lightroom 4 Beta Q&A – The Day After « « Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Killer Tips Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Killer Tips

That Q&A is with Tom Hogarty, the Adobe Lightroom Principal Product Manager.

I use LR3 at home and I was going to purchase it for work since I do a lot of work related photography but when I saw that I decided to wait until March.

brad