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Subject: Re: Fritz 9 Copy Protection Dilemma

Author: P. Massie

Date: 23:05:15 10/27/05

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On October 27, 2005 at 22:04:57, Dann Corbit wrote:

>On October 27, 2005 at 21:55:03, Richard Heldmann wrote:
>
>>Just got my Fritz 9 DVD.  After instructed to remove the DVD after installation
>>and restarting the computer,  I only had to reinsert the requested 'CD' in twice
>>and type in a code off the cover of the manual to start the program.  I presume
>>that periodic media checks are also made by the program from time to time.
>>Please tell me I am wrong.
>>
>>My beef is, this is annoying.  Nowhere on the outside box is this copy
>>protection mentioned.  Honestly, I much prefer Fruit's, Shredder's or Convekta's
>>method of protection.  A one time thing and then forgotten.
>
>All the ChessBase products ask for the CD the first time you use them in a
>session.

I'm not sure that's always the case.  I use CB9, Shredder9, Fritz8, Hiarcs8 and
Junior8.  They all ask for full documentation the very first time I used them
after installation, but never again.

Paul



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