Dear Prestashop team staff,
I have quite long experience in online sales (as an emplyee and manager). Finally in the beginning of 2012 I have decided to set up my first own online business and decided to use Prestashop 1.5, because I have good experience with previous versions, and love your multistore solution I saw in Beta.
I have made a detailed business plan and schedule, registered a company, leased office, signed contract with my first employee and with suppliers.
We are ready to start online sales, but we miss the the key part - the store. I follow your website, blog, forums every day - and what concerns me the most, there is only silence when it comes to 1.5 release (the release was expected at the end Feb. according to your information, since then there is only silence).
In my understanding, if there is silence, it means either:
- you will release RC version VERY soon
or
- you are so far from the RC version, that you can't even define the release date.
I understand when Apple has complete information embargo, and suddenly boom "we have new iPhone 5" and everybody is happy. But please understand, this is different: your store is an important business tool, and we need to have information, when can we start using it.
I also understand, that you have some communication rules, and maybe only few people are authorised to give information regarding new version releases. If you can't give us any detailed information, please just tell us at least if you are going to make any significant statement during the Barcamp in New York? (I highly expect it, because you promote the Barcamp quite strong).
To be honest, I love Prestashop, but if I don't get any information regarding 1.5 soon, I will have to give up and search for other solution. Simply because at the moment my business is not running, and I'm losing money
I would be really greatful, if you could reply my message and give us at least some hint.
Thank you very much!