ah ok! So that's how you get to know about the latest beta releases! Mystery solved!
So about my question, is it less advantageous to have a beta version vis-a-vis a release version? You could find undiscovered issues in release versions as well, right?
About my other question, will the new key that I now have work for the release version whenever it comes out even if the # changes?
I am so sorry to bother you with all these non-technical questions but I don't know who else to ask.
Thanks for your patience
And before I forget, I must express my appreciation for the folks at NCH for taking bug reports, direct and forwarded, seriously and taking steps to constantly improve their product(s). And for the support folks like yourself on this forum who are doing such excellent work, sometimes even in the face of what appears to me like rude behavior (frustration with product is no justification). Hats off to all you guys out there!
All my queries have been answered by the NCH team. Apparently, this license too is valid for six months. A pleasant surprise indeed!