FWIW This is EXACTLY the procedure that has been used for the UNIX versions for several years. To make matters worse, the UNIX versions are tied to the IP address of the machine, not just the unique hardware ID. Yes, it is a bit of a pain - especially since the software won't run AT ALL until you provide it a valid license key. BUT... this is the way licensing is handled for a lot of software (most?) in the UNIX world, so it's accepted. >From my own experience, MapInfo Corp. has been EXTREMELY responsive and flexible in issuing licenses - even when we changed the IP addresses of all our machines. Keep an eye on this technology - it's probably the wave of the future. Dave At 12:10 PM 4/13/99 +0100, you wrote: >If they do go down this root it will be a big pain. Most software providers >which uses softkey codes allow you to re-register the software to a new >machine by filling in a disclaimer form. > >Since most hardware code generated by the machine is actually generated by >the operating system (P-III ID codes excepted) if you even re-install (or >upgrade) your OS you'd have to go through the re-registration loop again ! > >Mark > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Andy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >> Sent: 13 April 1999 11:50 >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; IDS >> Subject: Re: MI What if MapInfo installation process is like this ? >> >> >> If, in a couple of years time, you decide to upgrade your >> computing power by >> buying a new PC what happens - can you just phone MapInfo for >> a new keycode? >> You would still own a licence for MI so you should be able to >> still use it. >> I can't see how this completely restricts piracy. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: IDS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 1999 9:32 AM >> Subject: MI What if MapInfo installation process is like this ? >> >> >> > We have just been informed by our distributor in India that MapInfo >> Hardware >> > lock will be replaced with Soft Keycode. >> > >> > The process outlined is as follows: >> > >> > The first time MapInfo is installed it will generate a >> Keycode which will >> work >> > only on that machine. This keycode which generates the >> Hardware ID has to >> be >> > then send back to MapInfo. MapInfo will then generate a KEY >> code which >> will be >> > applicable only for that Machine. This keycode will be send to the >> customer. >> > If this keycode is not generated within the first 10 days of the >> installation, >> > the MapInfo will not run. >> > >> > >> > >> > >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> > To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put >> > "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put >> "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >---------------------------------------------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put >"unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > David L. Dennis Manager - SOFPREP Support Phone: (850) 881-2312 Tybrin Corporation DSN: 641-2312 [EMAIL PROTECTED] FAX: (850) 881-4985 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
