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Re: How version 2 will be provided
>>>>> "Steve" == Steve <mgarcia@t-e.k12.pa.us> writes:
In article <4f65g8$7d5@fish.pond.com> mgarcia@t-e.k12.pa.us (Steve) writes:
Steve> I read all the documentation, etc. for Executor, but I'm
Steve> afraid I still don't understand whether or not Executor 2
Steve> will be available in the time limited demo version off the
Steve> ftp site like Executor 1.99 is. Will it be?
Yes and no.
Beginning with the Executor 2 beta, we will have two separate
versions, the demo version and the commercial version.
The demo version will be time limited, and have a few other
limitations built in. It will not be possible to convert this version
to the commercial version because some of the limitations will be done
by actually removing code. The demo version will be publicly
redistributable.
The commercial version will be fully functional but will not be
available electronically. Patches to the commercial version *will* be
available electronically, but the patches will not be of any use to
the demo users.
Steve> Also, if I purchased Executor 1.99, will I be able to enter
Steve> the serial number and key I have to "unlock" 2.0 or will I
Steve> need an "unlocked" copy from Ardi? Any help would be
Steve> appreciated. (Please Email me the reply if possible, my
Steve> news server often misses messages in newsgroups)
Steve> mgarcia@t-e.k12.pa.us
You'll need a copy from ARDI, but all purchasers of 1.99<x> will
automatically be sent a CD-ROM containing both the demo and the
commercial version of Executor. The demo version will be on the
CD-ROM so it will be easy for Executor owners to leave a demo copy on
a friend's machine. We greatly appreciate the word of mouth
advertising that many of our current customers do for us.
We are adopting these changes because too many serial numbers and
passwords have been found on bulletin boards and even Usenet groups.
In addition to s/n and keys, there are also cracks that bypass the
timer code. Since code will be missing from the demo version, cracks
that just bypass the timer still won't result in a fully-functional
demo version. It will still be possible for people to illegally copy
the commercial version, but it will require more modem time and it
will be easier to prosecute violaters.
--Cliff
ctm@ardi.com
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