2006-09-23 12:17 AM
2006-09-23 01:36 AM
archislave wrote:It is actually more challenging with an internet license I think, based on my experience with Artlantis. With ArchiCAD, your computer can be off... you just have to grab the keyplug. With Artlantis, you have to turn on your computer, if off, log on, if logged out, start the program, connect to the internet, if not connected, then de-authorize the license... so that the license can then be authorized on another machine (presumably your laptop or home machine). I've gotten used to this for Artlantis, but would hate to have to do it for a half dozen programs...
I have almost and have forgotten my key when rushing out for a meeting or a weekend...
2006-09-23 02:28 AM
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2006-09-26 01:02 AM
2006-09-26 07:30 AM
archislave wrote:Jeez, you act like ArchiCAD is the only software "power users" know anything about. If you read the argument in my post, as opposed to simply reacting to the fact that I do not agree with you, you'd notice that it is precisely because I am familiar with other licensing schemes that I favor the key. Sure there are other ways to do it. Some good some not so good. But I've yet to be convinced that a system of temporarily checking out licenses or internet validation or whatever is easier than simply moving the key. (Try any of your other methods after you've already packed up your laptop.) Clearly others are as revolted by the key as you are. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I do not appreciate however the inference that mine is the result of myopia, inertia or senility. When I joined the ArchiCAD camp I too viewed hardware keys as an inconvenient anachronism. It is my
The problem with you guys...is that you don't think outside the box or look at how other software companies do it. You have gotten so used to AC the way it has always been that it is hardwired into your behavior..
2006-09-26 04:41 PM