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Re: Executor 2
>>>>> "Michael" == Michael Rebar <Dr_Rebar@msn.com> writes:
In article <UPMAIL02.199605101756140958@msn.com> "Michael Rebar" <Dr_Rebar@msn.com> writes:
Michael> Hello, As a registered user of Executor 1.99 since last
Michael> year, I am glad to see the final version (albeit beta) of
Michael> Executor. It looks great!
Thanks. Many of the visual tune-ups are due to suggestions from Jon
Abbott. He's sent us a few more that we hope to incorporate into the
final version, but the changes won't be that big.
Michael> My questions though are: 1) If WE paid the fee, why
Michael> can't we unlock the beta?
It's a horse and cart type issue.
We were getting so heavily pirated (and the pirates were even calling
up our tech. support lines) that we decided we had to move from an
unlockable demo to a truly crippled demo.
This does *NOT* mean that you'll be locked out of getting updates via
the net, at least not for much longer. What it does mean is that we
will be sending Executor 2 CD-ROMs to all the 1.<x> licensees, and
then it we'll make patches available electronically that will only be
useful to people who have the CD-ROM.
So the period between when beta0 came out and when E2 comes out is an
unfortunate time when you can't pick up free updates. We wish we
didn't have to do this, but once we've completed the transition it
won't be as painful anymore.
Michael> 2) If there is an official beta testing program, can we
Michael> join?
We hand picked about a dozen people to send copies of beta0 to. Those
same dozen people will also get a copy of beta1. We're also allowing
people to get beta1 for $25, which covers the cost of us making a
bunch extra and also keeps the requests for beta1 down to a managable
level, which is needed because all three of us are working full time
to get the Executor 2, the real thing, out the door.
Michael> 3) If we can join the beta program, is there a place to
Michael> download the betas without the mass of people having
Michael> access?
No. There will never be a way to download non-crippled versions of
Executor again. The non-crippled versions will be on CD-ROMs.
Bleeding edge *patches* to the non-crippled versions will become
available, but everyone will need a CD-ROM (either beta1 or the final
E2) to use those patches.
Michael> Personally, I use Executor in Win95/WinNT/DOS/OS/2
Michael> and find it an excellent program. What I use the Mac for
Michael> is still graphics, and Executor seems to fit the bill. I
Michael> am hoping to use more of my older software on the Mac,
Michael> and some of the newer stuff. I realize that with System 8
^^^^^^^^
Now officially called "MacOS 8".
Michael> due out soon that Executor might have a few patches
^^^^
I doubt you'll see it within a year.
Michael> coming, but I believe the Mac emulator market ends and
Michael> begins with Executor. OpenMac, a propriety program that
Michael> offers read/write does not compare to Executor, the real
Michael> Mac!
MAE is quite good in terms of compatibility, but don't expect to see
it on the PC any time soon.
Michael> Sincerely,
Michael> Michael Joseph Rebar, DPM, DO
Again, sorry about the transitional pain associated with the new
crippled demos. It will get better once E2 is out.
--Cliff
ctm@ardi.com
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- From: "Michael Rebar" <Dr_Rebar@msn.com>