I have had EQ back to, I think, 1971 - remember that because of the Northridge Earthquake...had to get a new computer and the EQ people were so helpful with getting me new software which had been crunched in falling debris. I love the program. I love the Customer Service. I am not particularily good at it after all this time but am able to produce what I want. I did take a class at a local quilt show weekend a couple of years ago but did not really learn anything new (plus the instructor was much more interested in promoting herself then teaching...always such a shame when one ends up in that type of class). Someone earlier in the thread said they would not be inclined to upgrade again, felt they had everything they needed on the version they had, and I agree. I am really happy with EQ