There are, floating around on various other GPS-forum-type sites, a number of downloads that claim to be "Newer Versions" of Primo2. All start with 9.6.5 and have a variety of other numbers after that, and a variety of "Build Dates". Some are legitimate versions, and [color="#FF0000"]some are obvious fakes[/color] (it is not that hard to change version numbers/dates to show whatever somebody wants). A few I have seen even show some build number and date IN THE FUTURE by months. There is absolutely no way NNG would issue a release with a future date (unless it may be some kind of experimental internal build that would expire on a certain date). If anything, official releases lag behind the current calendar date by weeks or even several months. The ones that may be legitimate versions are often nothing special...just a build/date produced for a specific hardware manufacturer. Essentially the same as every other "9.6.5.x" build, but sometimes customized with other components (data.zip, etc) to run on specific hardware---such as limiting resolution choices, custom logos and splash screens, etc. As one who has tried every legitimate build available, I can tell you that, so far, there is NO DIFFERENCE IN OPERATION AT ALL between any given "9.6.5" build and any other "9.6.5" build. None at all. No new features. Nothing. Don't fall for the hype. If the build you have is already a "9.6.5" build...starting from October 2011 to the current date...there is NO LOGICAL REASON to upgrade or change anything. You are already current!
If this situation ever changes (which would likely be a build number such as "9.7.x.x"), you will find out about it here...including any benefits to upgrading. And it will be posted by me here:
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