[amy2203]

I think I'm slightly off topic here.... but it's the way the conversation is headed...

upgrades would be much easier if core files didn't have to be hacked/edited to add mods/features.

By offering an open source product, QT have not had to worry too much about people modifying the code as they had access to the source, they have not had to add hooks etc or a plugin type system.

If XC had a plugin type system like many of the popular CMS products then core files would not have to be edited, and upgrades would be much easier.

I'm hoping for some type of plugin system (and theme system) in v5. This would make life easier for store owners and developers alike I think.