Have Symantec done away with FREE updates?

Hi,

 

I only just noticed that there is now NIS2014 although, it looks as though we now have to either upgrade (which I hate because there is always a 90% chance that the upgrade will go all south and break NIS) the other option is buy a full version.) have I been under a rock or something, but I always though that as a customer we had FREE upgrades.

 

Excuse me if I come across a little dull. But am I correct in saying, now you have to buy a new version everytime Symantec develop a new and improved product.

 

Not that I am bothered by this. I like to put money back into the industry.... it pays for development and improve our security.

 

Thanks