Using a patched version like v5.0.2 in a professional environment is generally considered a massive liability. "Scene" releases are frozen in time; they cannot be updated through official channels. If a user encounters a project-corrupting bug in v5.0.2 that was fixed in v5.1, they have no recourse. Furthermore, modern DAWs are increasingly integrated with internet-based services. Patched versions are forced to stay "offline" or use firewalls to block communication, which breaks modern workflows involving collaborative cloud tools and integrated sample libraries. Conclusion