[brunobrito]

Tower 9 for Mac has just been released. This 4-minute video covers everything you should know: 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]

> 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]

Yes, that's understandable. But we still prefer to make it clear to everyone.

[patrickserrano]

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]

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]

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.