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Subject: Re: Chessmaster 8000 -- disk required to play?

Author: John Merlino

Date: 12:57:41 01/14/01

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On January 14, 2001 at 10:08:32, Jim Bates wrote:

>So who do we contact if we object to this CD-ROM requirement? It's an annoyance
>for those desktop users, but a major pain in the ass for us laptop users. Does
>the CM marketing group really expect me to be taking their CD with me on
>business trips (and I'm on the road every other week) in case my occasional game
>asks for a CD???
>
>I vote for requiring CD at installation, but not during play. I'm enjoying CM8k
>on my laptop right now, and will now be forced to decide whether I want the bug
>fixes or CD-free operation.

Well, obviously, the CD is required for installation. However, as for who to
contact, I'll note your objection. But, sadly, there's nothing that can be done
about it for CM8000. Maybe, hopefully, next version....

jm



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