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Subject: Re: CM8000 Patch (finally) available!

Author: Terry McCracken

Date: 13:15:56 02/12/01

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On February 12, 2001 at 16:06:37, Marc S. Levine wrote:

>On February 12, 2001 at 15:57:33, John Merlino wrote:
>
>>On February 12, 2001 at 15:56:55, Marc S. Levine wrote:
>>
>>>Thanks, John.
>>>I just downloaded the patch, but before I install it, could you answer this
>>>question:  does the patch make it so CM8000 can only run if the CD is inserted
>>>at all times.  As has been discussed here in several places, despite the
>>>documentation stating the CD has to be in the drive at all times, in practice
>>>the program works fine without it (if you've done a full install).  Does the
>>>patch change that?
>>>
>>>Marc
>>
>>Yes, unfortunately, it does....
>>
>>jm
>
>What a shame! Seems like a short-site and unecessary imposition on a loyal
>customer base.  Certainly it's reasonable for a software company to take steps
>to avoid piracy, but as long as the functionality of the program doesn't require
>the CD (as it clearly doesn't), why not make it an every 30-day "refeuling"
>requirement as many of the other chess programs do?
>
>I think I'll live with the bugs!
>
>Marc


I agree Marc 100%! I downloaded the patch, but I think I won't install it.
They have the patch under Downloads now, The Learning Co. still has'nt updated
their list! Their slooow to learn!%^)



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