I am not sure on the agreements between the authors and HST for plugins but I would think that if HST drops HS1.7.44, that the authors would be able to supply the plugins and support by themselves. I have had what I consider excellent support from Brian on the Hauppauge plugin for new options before being released.
I would hope that plugin upgrades would still be available direct from the authors. I have been able to get support direct without going through HST but still using the HS updater program standalone function.
I would hope that plugin upgrades would still be available direct from the authors. I have been able to get support direct without going through HST but still using the HS updater program standalone function.