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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