What's wrong with their business model? Pay once, get a year of free updates and keep it forever. Runs locally. Want updates? Pay discounted renewal. Seems reasonable.
Their AI subscription OTOH needs work. Not worth it yet with how flaky it is.
FWIW, I dont think I use any software (unless it is single, narrow purpose) that is almost 1.5 decades old. Fun fact, docker was released in 2013, so your IDE likely doesn't even support build targets in containers.
But if you have the receipt, email the company and ask for help obtaining an old version. They are very willing to help customers, both current and previous.
Interesting. On https://account.jetbrains.com/licenses/assets I have a "Download" button and "Download a code for offline activation" and "Generate legacy license key" buttons.. I figured I could use one of those if I ever decide to cancel my sub, but I admit I have not tested the theory. It's possible your copy is indeed too old.
nurettin|1 day ago
its-kostya|5 hours ago
But if you have the receipt, email the company and ask for help obtaining an old version. They are very willing to help customers, both current and previous.
throw_away_623|16 hours ago
https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/download/other/#releases-2012
hdjrudni|1 day ago