emaynard
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| 04/24/2007 5:47 AM |
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It appears that if you are offline you can only use ModuleBuilder in demo mode.
I can understand the need to protect the app, but not being able to grab the laptop and work off line whereever it suits you is really a drag.
Is this deliberate and if so, are there plans to address this?
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talal
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| 06/07/2007 10:01 AM |
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i second that motion as i find myself needing towork in the plane or offline many times.
can that be addressed?
to be quite honest i find the licensing for this tool a bit frustrating. Sometimes you need to work on multiple development environments and having to get a seperate license each time is a negative aspect of this tool.
any plans in changing that?
am i the only one who sees that as an issue? |
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host
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| 06/07/2007 10:36 AM |
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A registration model is being developed for offline use.
The single PC license per subscription model is not unusual, and is pretty much the standard in most of the software I've seen/bought. Module BUilder is offered at a very low price, given it's function and level of support. A business needs to generate revenue in order to continue improvement and supporting a product.
You are more than welcome of course to obtain multiple subscriptions if you wish to install on multiple machines. |
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brianc
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| 06/25/2007 10:37 AM |
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Actually, most software allows multiple installs but only using one at a time.
For example, when home at night.. I use my home development desktop ... during the day at 'work' I might need to do some work but does this mean it will not install again? If so, maybe on startup it can check that another instance is not in use or something... |
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rarcher
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| 07/02/2007 4:11 PM |
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Most development software allow for two installations one on a PC and one on a laptop as most users have their laptops as an extension of thier PCs.
If this limitation is not removed it will be very difficult to really use MB as we do a lot of remote work where we would not have an Internet connection.
This could be a show stopper for us using MB for all developers.
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rarcher
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| 07/02/2007 4:11 PM |
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Most development software allow for two installations one on a PC and one on a laptop as most users have their laptops as an extension of thier PCs.
If this limitation is not removed it will be very difficult to really use MB as we do a lot of remote work where we would not have an Internet connection.
This could be a show stopper for us using MB for all developers.
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rarcher
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| 07/02/2007 4:11 PM |
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Most development software allow for two installations one on a PC and one on a laptop as most users have their laptops as an extension of thier PCs.
If this limitation is not removed it will be very difficult to really use MB as we do a lot of remote work where we would not have an Internet connection.
This could be a show stopper for us using MB for all developers.
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SoCanI
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| 07/02/2007 4:32 PM |
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| That is the license model used for Module Builder. It's not "for sale" software, it's a bonus to your subscription to SoCanI.org. Most developers are familiar with per seat licensing of developing tools. This isn't that much different. If you need additional licences for other machines, they are available, via subscriptions to SoCanI.org. The value for the price is reasonable and well worth the investment. |
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rarcher
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| 07/03/2007 10:25 AM |
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| Various "developer subscriptions" actually mean that it can be used by all developers within an organisation. It is necessary to make it clearer that this a per-seat temporary licence - After checking the EULA it was clear what you meant by "subscription". What happens when the subscription finishes? |
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SoCanI
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| 07/03/2007 12:37 PM |
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I understand you find the licensing cumbersome, and I apologize for that. It is, however, the model chosen. If you wish to continue to use Module Builder then you must maintain a current subscription for every installation you wish to have. There's plenty of arguments to be made for a multitudes of options, unfortuately, SoCanI has chosen this model, which leaves the ultimate choice to use or not, in the customer's hands.
We appreciate all our subscribers and will, as always, continue to provide the best product and service we are able to In order to do that, there must be a revenue stream that sustains the resources needed to provide those products and services. |
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brianc
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| 07/07/2007 6:30 AM |
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spending 200 each year just so I can work on two computers is not ok ....
I dont want to argue the basis but what other software has this restriction?
can it be uninstalled and reinstalled? |
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InsiteFX
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| 08/26/2007 1:55 AM |
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Well I do not know where you are getting your licensing information from, but every development tool I own allows to run on workstation and a Laptop (2) Computers!
This licensing of yours just lost another SALE!
Enjoy
Ray
InsiteFX
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