chuck goolsbee
Wed, 13 Jun 2001 21:31:46 -0700
>Copyright? No way. You can't copyright cardbus activation any more than a >garage can copyright changing spark plugs. True, and anyone is free to start slicing and dicing their own hardware in the privacy of their own homes and offices (goodness knows I have countless times.) However the guys at MCE did a lot of work and testing, and had a lot of support (including from myself & many on this list) during the process of coming up with their activation service. I have nothing but pleasant and professional dealings with them for as long as I have owned my 2400c(s). I bought my Interware upgrade, RAM, and several hard drives from them. MCE has contributed a lot to the community that surrounds the 2400c, and I'm more than happy to support them in-kind. I know what it is like to run a small business, and I know how important it is to understand the communities that are your customers and clients. "Calvin's" request, especially the way it was worded, struck me as very unprofessional, not to mention in poor taste. It is one thing to do the work yourself (as MCE did) it is another to openly state that you plan on reverse-engineer (or just plain rip-off in this case) their work. I have 2 2400c's... one cardbus activated by MCE, and one not. But it'll be a cold day in hell before I'd hand over any look at them based on that sort of request. --chuck goolsbee geek wrangler, digital.forest inc, bothell, wa <http://www.forest.net> list mom, mac-mgrs mailing list... <http://www.mac-mgrs.org> ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>