Author: Christophe Theron
Date: 21:09:26 08/26/02
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On August 26, 2002 at 00:10:50, George Gillespie wrote:
>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
It happens several times every day, and we provide a new activation key free of
charge.
If you are worried by the idea that you might have to purchase the product
twice, forget about it.
There is absolutely nothing to worry about, I can tell you.
Christophe
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