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Subject: Re: Majestic /Pocket PC

Author: John Merlino

Date: 15:06:22 08/16/03

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On August 16, 2003 at 18:01:07, Brian Thomas wrote:

>On August 16, 2003 at 00:51:17, John Merlino wrote:
>
>>As for the engine, I did say that it was going to be copy protected. I have a
>>feeling that some persistent user (perhaps yourself) will be able to figure out
>>a way around the engine's protection, but it will STILL require the CD at all
>>times.
>>
>>jm
>
>This isn't meant personally, but... this is really annoying.  I'm totally
>against copy protection that is invasive, and this type of protection scheme is
>generally outdated and makes it completely aggravating for laptop users.  Even a
>CD Refresh is annoying, but bearable.
>
>Can't there be some type of activation scheme?  Or better yet a combination of
>the two-- must have CD in drive unless you activate :)
>
>The thing is, it doesn't even stop piracy -- those with high end burners can
>copy any protected disc and cracks (like Nonyz's anti-cd) simply override those
>CD checks.  Reminds me of Jake Johannsen's comedy bit about locking his car...
>why bother?  He's the only one who can't get in without the keys.
>
>OK, end of rant.
>
>Brian

Understood. However, we were told by our publishers to use CD copy protection
and to require the CD.

jm



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