> I think in this case Thomas should simply accept the number you state.
> Such trust is essential in business. Also, you probably have evidence
> of how many CDs you actually took possession of. The number sold
> cannot be more than physically existed.
We sold just over 700 copies of NetConnect 3, with the CD company taking
around 700 (and even more STFax's, sigh), when they went down - a further
100 were left within the market, some with Haage, a few with us and others
with local dealers. So, there are a few NC3's left still, but only a very
small amount and I have none at all.
> What ppp.device did AmiTCP/IP use in earlier versions?
appp.device was specifically licensed for inclusion in Genesis and, core
elements of Genesis were changed to support the integrated appp.device. So,
Thomas created this device for us and, although he's the copyrighted holder
or the source code, the device was a contracted item on behalf of Active
Technologies.
> Just how big a deal is a ppp.device? And what use could be made of
> Thomas' appp.device outside the Genesis or AmiTCP environments?
Virtually none at all? appp.device is only specific to Genesis. Thomas would
have made almost *no* cash from his PPP code, if it hadn't been for Active
Technologies. In effect, we 'pirated' (Thomas' words, not mine!) our own
device, even though the source copyrighted owner sent in his written request
to remove the device, after going to press with the artwork.
I think, in nearly every circumstance I can think of, it would be classed as
'unreasonable' to remove an integrated device, at that late stage in the
release of NC3 :(
NOW...this doesn't mean Thomas won't get paid, that's a different thing
entirely!
> How did the older TCP/IP programs do it?
They didn't supply a PPP device, they required the use of Kruse's
ppp.device, which he created basically for the older AmiTCP users.
> And one more: Is there any possiblity you could sell more NC3 licenses
> with keyfiles without supplying a CD. After all, the whole suite is
> available from Vapor--or rather it was until Genesis was pulled.
*No* more NC's or license codes will be produced until the matter is
resolved - however, note that I could simply remove appp.device and/or we
could create our own (probably simpler) device and ship this.
Indeed, Haage or similar could pay a 'professional' programmer to code our
own PPP device in about 2 months of of full-time work, in my and my (other)
programmers opinion. Could be an option.
Chris.
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Chris Wiles
Active Technologies - http://www.active-net.co.uk
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