IMHO if you buy a version you should get all the service packs for that version.
Same as windows.
Or use usenet......
My subscription runs out oct 31.
I work for a small company also.
I make an admin share on my computer and patch it, or rather i did till i got the dvd, i still may, i patch my boss's computer also.
depends on how many computers you have to patch in the long run in my opinion....
I am in a small company with little IT support, i am the solidworks guru and i...