Author: George Gillespie
Date: 21:10:50 08/25/02
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On August 25, 2002 at 22:48:23, Christophe Theron wrote: >On August 25, 2002 at 02:11:04, Georg Langrath wrote: > >>When I installed Chesstiger to my Palm I got a number on screen, which is >>hardware dependent. From that number I got a new number from Chesstiger support >>to open the program. >>But if I buy a new Palm handheld in future let's say in five years? Then I must >>have a new number from Chesstiger support. I hope they still exist! I also have >>a dictionary on my Palm that is hardware dependent. In other word my Palm >>handheld programs live as long as the companies still exist. If all products >>will be hardwaredependent in future it will be rather hazardous to buy a new >>handheld. >> >>Georg > > > >I have already prepared something for the case where I go out of business. > >When this happens (in 50 years approximately), I will release a version of the >program that will not be locked at all. > >So don't worry, there will be no problem. > >One final note: if I die tomorrow no problem because there is somebody else >working with me here. She will simply publish the key generator program and the >problem will be solved. > > > > Christophe Christophe, That is an excellent policy. I certainly hope you will never have to enforce it! I think what Georg is asking is what if his *Palm Pilot* dies tomorrow? Or next week, or next year, or he upgrades to a new model or different PDA manufacturer. I have wondered about this situation myself. I have a few programs that are tied to my name, the hardware, the system, etc. How would I as the programmer/retailer deal with someone calling me up and saying they had to replace their hardware, so what is their new code (without wanting to re-purchase the product)? Have you considered this possibility? Has it already happened? Thanks, George
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