As a retired programmer and systems administrator, I use both the "old" and new version of BBO. Since the "old" version is a standalone program, it is dependent upon the software and updates that are specific for each hardware platform. That is difficult and costly to maintain. The new version is web based and only had to adhere to published browser standards. The new web version could have and should have incorporated more of the features of the old version. I would love to have the chat saved in the new version! I doubt that anyone will spend the time and resources to change anything in the old version. Just use it until it dies!! As for changes to the new version, that is an issue for the bean counters to figure if it is economically feasible :)