[8n4vidtmkvmk]

What's wrong with their business model? Pay once, get a year of free updates and keep it forever. Runs locally. Want updates? Pay discounted renewal. Seems reasonable. Their AI subscription OTOH needs work. Not worth it yet with how flaky it is.

[nurettin]

I paid once in 2012 and now I can't download it anymore. Even if I could, it probably wouldn't work.

[throw_away_623]

Isn't it available here?

https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/download/other/#releases-2012

[hdjrudni]

Interesting. On https://account.jetbrains.com/licenses/assets I have a "Download" button and "Download a code for offline activation" and "Generate legacy license key" buttons.. I figured I could use one of those if I ever decide to cancel my sub, but I admit I have not tested the theory. It's possible your copy is indeed too old.

[QuantumNoodle]

FWIW, I dont think I use any software (unless it is single, narrow purpose) that is almost 1.5 decades old. Fun fact, docker was released in 2013, so your IDE likely doesn't even support build targets in containers.

But if you have the receipt, email the company and ask for help obtaining an old version. They are very willing to help customers, both current and previous.