As mentioned, softwares are just tools...
I buy software with protection is a way to support developer and fight pirate or people who try to use software for free.
Arrogant factor? you are missing the point.
You said " dongles are crap, because they don't give nothing useful to the user; it's not in the interest of the user" - you are wrong, dongle made to protect - including your investment.
It's more like " dongles are crap, because they don't give nothing useful to the PIRATE; it's not in the interest of the PIRATE"
Seriously, if you paid hundred thousands dollars for software/Plug-ins... then everybody around you all have the software for free, are you telling me you will happy with it (the CR method)?
I hate dongle too, I have to move dongle from room to room all the time, 5-10 times a day - But I accept it - I protect the dongle with extension USB cord, cover with something that prevent it from breaking, and even buy an insurance for it. Instead of trying to tell developer to stop using dongle, try to stop people around you not to steal software (That's impossible, right?) then learn to accept dongle.
Again, Just my opinion... YMMV, I am done with this topic...
Peace
Sonny
Quote:
Originally Posted by Susceptor  Why does it matter if someone else steals it? I thought it was important to have what works for you. If a piece of soft is great and you buy it, but someone else steals it, the software remains great. Or the arrogant factor is important? 
By arrogant factor I mean the part of you that tells you that a software is crap because everyone can use it, therefore you feel less priviliged.
I mean, you say that you did not buy Vienna because everyone could use it. Was the sound great? Yes. Did you buy it? No, because everyone could sound great.
Maybe some people should start using software by using their ears, and not the copy protectin "method used. Using a dongle or not does not change the sound. 
Anyway, from my point of view, dongles are crap, because they don't give nothing useful to the user; it's not in the interest of the user. Great dongles are ones that actually give something, like DSP cards.
Just a thought. |