(from http://www.silverfast.com/news/en.html)
Until the end of the 2011, LaserSoft Imaging will offer a free upgrade to SilverFast 8 to all customers who will purchase or have purchased a copy of SilverFast version 6.6 after June 1st. This offer is naturally also valid for SilverFast versions bundled with a scanner device or purchased from a dealer. Any SilverFast software purchased prior to June 1st will benefit from significant pricebreaks of up to 50% when upgrading from an earlier SilverFast version to SilverFast 8.

The release of SilverFast 8 is scheduled for August 2011.

The SilverFast 8 pricing will be within the range of SilverFast 6.6 prices. Actually, some versions can be offered for a lowered price. In detail we will offer pricebreaks as follows:
•SilverFast purchased after June 1st, 2011: free upgrade
•older SilverFast software of version 6.5 or later: 50% discount
•older SilverFast software of version 6.0 or later: 30% discount
•older SilverFast software of version 5.5 or later: 20% discount