Author: Roy Eassa
Date: 09:00:13 08/27/02
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On August 27, 2002 at 00:09:26, Christophe Theron wrote: >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 This was exactly what I thought your answer would be. Good service (of course)!
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