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[seyfin]

We are glad to announce that a new version of LiteCommerce software (version 2.2.41) has been released.

In addition to multiple issue fixes, the new version includes minor security improvements and features improved stability.

Besides, new versions of the following modules have been released:

* ShowcaseOrganizer 2.6
* Layout Organizer 2.5
* FeaturedProducts 2.9
* ProductAdviser 2.12
* AOM 2.10

For the complete list of bug-fixes and improvements please refer to the CHANGELOG file in the LiteCommerce package and in the corresponding modules packages. The manuals are available online at: http://help.qtmsoft.com/index.php?title=Category:LiteCommerce_user_manual

If you are a licensed user of an earlier version of the updated commercial modules or use earlier version of the updated free modules you can download the new versions in the File Area section of your HelpDesk account at: https://secure.qualiteam.biz

[seyfin]

Changelog

Version 2.2. build 41

* SECURITY *
[+] 13 Sep 2009, Fundaev - Improvement (0074147): The 'permission_mode' option added.
[+] 19 Nov 2009, Isden - Improvement (0072612): Sensitive credit card data can now be removed on specific order status change.

* PURCHASE/CHECKOUT *
[+] 01 Dec 2008, Vgv - Improvement (0057071): The 'Cardholder's name' field is now required if the payment method is 'Credit card'.
[!] 23 Feb 2009, Isden - Bug (0031895): Incorrect order notification was sent on order status change. Fixed.
[!] 18 Mar 2009, Isden - Bug (0061579): Zero price formatting bug. Fixed.
[!] 18 May 2009, Fundaev - Bug (0070104): The 'Continue shopping' button worked incorrectly. Fixed.
[!] 06 Jul 2009, Fundaev - Bug (0058968 ): Payment gateway callback was ignored if 'Enable admin forms protection system' and/or 'Enable admin IP protection system' options were enabled. Fixed.
[!] 08 Aug 2009, Isden - Bug (0076133): Fixes in Captcha validator.
[!] 29 Oct 2009, Isden - Bug (0075750): The shopping cart is now cleared if all products are removed on checkout.
[!] 02 Nov 2009, Isden - Bug (0075459): Redirects to main store page were handled incorrectly. Fixed.

* ORDERS MANAGEMENT *
[!] 26 Oct 2009, Isden - Bug (0064090): Ordered products info was deleted when the products were deleted. Fixed.

* STOCK MANAGEMENT *
[+] 07 Jan 2010, Isden - Improvement (0064781): Market Price feature added.

* TAXES *
[!] 02 Jan 2010, Isden - Bug (0084746): Tax rates were not updated. Fixed.

* GENERAL SETTINGS *
[+] 03 Sep 2009, Fundaev - Improvement (0056338 ): The 'Admin IP protection' section is available always now and allows checking the accessibility of current IP address.
[+] 29 Sep 2009, Fundaev - Improvement (0078105): The support of the SMTP server added.
[+] 18 Nov 2009, Isden - Improvement (0073161): Store time zone can now be changed from the admin area.

* SHIPPING *
[!] 19 Jun 2009, Fundaev - Bug (0059743): It was impossible to select the USPS carrier if both UPS and USPS methods were available. Fixed.
[!] 12 Oct 2009, Isden - Bug (0077693): Shipping Settings Description page fix.

* INSTALLATION *
[+] 23 Oct 2009, Fundaev - Improvement (0055375): Small improvements in the look and feel of the installation wizard.
[+] 24 Oct 2009, Fundaev - Improvement (0056046): Validation of the 'Web server name' field added.
[+] 26 Oct 2009, Fundaev - Improvement (0081038 ): Installation wizard supports PHP v5.3 now.
[+] 27 Oct 2009, Fundaev - Improvement (0081036): Now the memory allocation test is skipped for PHP version 5.
[+] 17 Nov 2009, Fundaev - Improvement (0081240): Returning to the second installation step does now clear the already entered data now.
[!] 24 Oct 2009, Fundaev - Bug (0081052): JavaScript errors in the installation wizard. Fixed.
[!] 27 Oct 2009, Isden - Bug (0081147): If the store was not installed, an incorrect error message was displayed. Fixed.
[!] 15 Jan 2010, Isden - Bug (0047669): Fixes in file permissions checking facilities.

* CODE REWRITTEN/ELIMINATED *
[+] 19 Oct 2009, Fundaev - Improvement (0079290): LiteCommerce supports PHP v5.3 now.
[!] 29 Mar 2009, Fundaev - Bug (0056594): Incorrect permissions were set for some files (skin templates, images etc.) under some conditions. Fixed.
[!] 06 Jul 2009, Fundaev - Bug (0072932): Background HTTPS test request always failed if the server was Windows-based and 'Autodetect' item was selected in the 'HTTPS client to use' field. Fixed.
[!] 21 Aug 2009, Fundaev - Bug (0062764): The form protection system worked incorrectly under some conditions in the admin back-end. Fixed.
[!] 21 Oct 2009, Fundaev - Bug (0081099): A bug regarding the incorrect work of the 'array_merge' fucntion with PHP v5 fixed.
[!] 02 Nov 2009, Isden - Bug (0075696): Zero-sized .htaccess files caused error messages. Fixed.
[!] 02 Nov 2009, Isden - Bug (0081801): Added memory_get_usage() PHP function check.
[!] 04 Nov 2009, Isden - Bug (0064397): Fixes in user-defined pages handling code.
[!] 29 Nov 2009, Isden - Bug (0082335): Fixes in the Global Extra Fields facilities.
[!] 19 Dec 2009, Isden - Bug (0084221): PHP 5.3 compatibility fix.
[!] 15 Jan 2010, Isden - Bug (0047669): Fixes in files permissions checking facilities.

* EXPORT/IMPORT, DB BACKUP *
[+] 02 Dec 2008, Vgv - Improvement (0057127): Discrepancies in error messages eliminated.
[!] 02 Dec 2008, Vgv - Bug (0057054): A field delimiter could not be selected during prices export. Fixed.

* MODULES MANAGEMENT *
[+] 29 Sep 2009, Fundaev - Improvement (0066519): A warning message about the necessity to update the module(s) added.
[+] 23 Nov 2009, Isden - Improvement (0082691): Compatibility with the Accounting Package free module improved.
[!] 12 Oct 2009, Fundaev - Bug (0079293): Unlicensed modules were initialized. Fixed.

* HTML Design *
[!] 30 Mar 2009, Isden - Bug (0065016): Checkout pages layout was corrected for items with long SKUs.
[!] 21 Mar 2009, Isden - Bug (0066357): IE8 compatibility fix.
[!] 05 Aug 2009, Isden - Bug (0076131): Grammatical errors in templates. Fixed.

[Swish]

I'm a little confused as to why there has been a LC development when QT said development had ceased? I don't want to go to the expense and hassle of upgrading if x-cart 5 comes out in less than 6 months.

Why can you guys not be more open about x-cart 5, what is, what features it will debut with and when to expect it?

[seyfin]

Originally Posted by Swish

I'm a little confused as to why there has been a LC development when QT said development had ceased? I don't want to go to the expense and hassle of upgrading if x-cart 5 comes out in less than 6 months.

The new LC version 2.2.41 is mainly a bug-fix release for those customers who are still using LC v2.2 and do not intend to move to the new platform (X-Cart 5.0) that will replace both LiteCommerce v2 and X-Cart v4 platforms.

[Swish]

Originally Posted by seyfin

The new LC version 2.2.41 is mainly a bug-fix release for those customers who are still using LC v2.2 and do not intend to move to the new platform (X-Cart 5.0) that will replace both LiteCommerce v2 and X-Cart v4 platforms.

Thanks for the reply. The problem is all Litecommerce users are still using Litecommerce and we are probably all intending to switch to X-cart 5 (or 3rd party cart) because QT stated development had ceased. Bug fixes and tweaks are still development in my book. Are you saying that Litecommerce will continue to be supported (bug fixes) until x-cart 5 is released?

I am still confused about what to do. I really wish you would give us some details on X-cart 5. Moving to a 3rd party cart seems like my only option

[seyfin]

Originally Posted by Swish

...QT stated development had ceased. Bug fixes and tweaks are still development in my book. Are you saying that Litecommerce will continue to be supported (bug fixes) until x-cart 5 is released?

LC version 2.2.41 is the last bug-fix release for the old LC platform v2.2.

All new bug-fixes/improvements/features will be implemented for the new X-Cart 5 platform.

[kulture]

So just to 100% clarify. You have effectively ceased supporting Litecommerce 2.2. You have no plans to do any more bug fixes. Even though you have not released the replacement, or even told us what is in it.

I note that you are still selling it (albeit with a recommendation that people use ECWID instead)

Somewhat poor practice! If you have ceased support you should stop selling.

[xplorer]

Hi!

Although we don't plan to add new features to LiteCommerce 2.2, we do support LiteCommerce 2.2 users and provide them with patches fixing bugs (if any). LiteCommerce 2.2.41 is a new LiteCommerce 2.2 build that includes patches released by our support engineers, not a new LiteCommerce version.

LiteCommerce 2.2 is a very stable and easy-to-use platform. Whilst there are merchants considering LiteCommerce 2.2 as a solution that meets their needs better than other e-commerce solution, we will continue its sales.

We can't provide more info on the LiteCommerce future right now. However we are still working on a new e-commerce platform that will replace both X-Cart 4.x and LiteCommerce 2.2 some day. Most likely the new platform will utilize some LC 2.2 components and ideas (it already includes modified portions of the LiteCommerce code).

[kulture]

So the release is now "some day"!

[Swish]

Richard and I are in a very similar position. We both run our own businesses. We have physical shops and use Litecommerce for our web operations.
We are hands on and don't have a team of web developers, we deal with it all ourselves.
Richard and I both think Litecommerce is an excellent product that has been at the heart of our web success and I personally have been very happy with Qualiteam's support.

But we have been banging our heads against the wall with you guys for at least two years. Why can you not be honest and up front about the product developments. Other cart companies can't wait to give their customers insight into what is in the pipe line.

It is so frustrating when our competitors are upgrading their websites using other carts and offering their customers amazing features and admin innovations that would drive costs down. I've always given the example of the terrible search option in Litecommerce that losses me sales everyday because it fails to show products I have in stock when customers search for them.

I feel like I am between a rock and a hard place. On the one hand I am very happy with Qualiteam's support. I know x-cart 5 will probably be the best cart to make a transition to but with every month that passes my compeitors are gaining ground. I cannot continue to sit still in the dark while you announce that x-cart 5 will be released someday. You guys must know if it will be ready by the summer or if the completion date must be pushed back. You must know what some of the features will be. If you can be honest about things we can determin the best path for our business.

I urge you take this to the top of Qualiteam. I want to continue working with you and using your products and services to grow my business but I don't like this them and us approch and being kept in the dark. It's a bad business relationship.