R.I.P RIPDEV TEAM

The ripdev team is no longer in the iphone development business, over the past couple of years they have had some successful releases like Installer and Icy, these and all there other software packages are still available to download but will only work on the firmware they were created for, no updates will be made in future, the doors are now closed. No reasons have been given at this stage, but here is a copy of their last statement from their site ;

GOOD BYE

"It's been a great two years, but unfortunately, the time has come for Ripdev to close its doors. There are many reasons for this, most of which we probably will never disclose (unless we are forced to). The important thing is that due to circumstances we will likely be unable to support the titles we have created over the years further. They will be perfectly operatable on the firmware versions they were created for, and you will be able to download and use them — but they will no longer be supported and updated (except for i2Reader Pro that is not being developed by us and that will be kept in sync with its App Store version). We will, of course, transfer the licenses to the new devices — just email us. Our Cydia repository will be operational until at least next year, so be assured that the products you liked and paid for will be available for you to (re)install.

Icy, our lightweight DPKG installer, is now available in source form under MIT license. You're free to do whatever you want with it. It would be nice if someone picks up the project…

It was a honor to be in the iPhone jailbreak community, and we are proud that we have certainly made a ripple or two. Farewell!"

FAREWELL AND GOOD LUCK IN ALL YOU MAY DO IN FUTURE, R.I.P RIPDEV