Just so you guys know.... just because I'm not talking much, doesn't mean I (the OP) am not listening. Some of my personal thoughts that I have regarding things:
1. If I'm not mistaken, of all of the pack-leading super synths, SynthMaster 3 is the only one that has copy protection that doesn't hurt the honest more than the pirates. I use the following criteria:
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1. The copy protection must use either a serial number, a keyfile or a per user Watermark.
2. The copy protection must not tie itself to anything. For example, there are now developers claiming they only use serial number copy protection, but then the copy protection ties itself to a particular CPU or other hardware. Another example is having just a serial number, but the software has to download required files from the vendor site in order to run. This is just as bad as challenge/response authentication. The software should not restrict you to using only the one computer. If you buy a new computer, you should be able to use it without dealing with the company further.
3. The software should not require any form of calling home to authenticate or to obtain the plugin. In other words, if a company were to go out of business, you should be able to pull a copy of the software and serial number or keyfile off of your backup drive, and authenticate the software. Be wary of companies using a single installer for their entire lineup of products.
Cutting to the chase, this is the most important thing about proper copy protection:
"If a company were to go out of business, you should be able to pull a copy of the software and serial number or keyfile off of your backup drive, and authenticate the software on a new computer."
As far as I know (and please correct me if I'm mistaken, KV331), SynthMaster is the only supersynth that meets all of the above criteria. And for those for whom copy protection matters, this alone could mean the difference between a purchase or not.![:)]( "Smile")
1. If I'm not mistaken, of all of the pack-leading super synths, SynthMaster 3 is the only one that has copy protection that doesn't hurt the honest more than the pirates. I use the following criteria:
viewtopic.php?t=612966
1. The copy protection must use either a serial number, a keyfile or a per user Watermark.
2. The copy protection must not tie itself to anything. For example, there are now developers claiming they only use serial number copy protection, but then the copy protection ties itself to a particular CPU or other hardware. Another example is having just a serial number, but the software has to download required files from the vendor site in order to run. This is just as bad as challenge/response authentication. The software should not restrict you to using only the one computer. If you buy a new computer, you should be able to use it without dealing with the company further.
3. The software should not require any form of calling home to authenticate or to obtain the plugin. In other words, if a company were to go out of business, you should be able to pull a copy of the software and serial number or keyfile off of your backup drive, and authenticate the software. Be wary of companies using a single installer for their entire lineup of products.
Cutting to the chase, this is the most important thing about proper copy protection:
"If a company were to go out of business, you should be able to pull a copy of the software and serial number or keyfile off of your backup drive, and authenticate the software on a new computer."
As far as I know (and please correct me if I'm mistaken, KV331), SynthMaster is the only supersynth that meets all of the above criteria. And for those for whom copy protection matters, this alone could mean the difference between a purchase or not.
Statistics: Posted by audiojunkie — Thu Sep 05, 2024 8:21 pm