[NTLK] Which, if any, of this software ties the license to the Newton ID?

Ernest Smith woodysmith at me.com
Tue Nov 26 14:50:59 EST 2019


I think that More info uses your newton name

> On Nov 26, 2019, at 12:27 PM, Craig Goodwin <cmgoodwin1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hey Frank,
> 
> I don’t know about the other software but the key generator for dashboard is now free, link to the download page below.
> 
> http://www.fivespeedsoftware.com/buy/
> 
> Hope that helps a little
> 
> Craig
> 
>> On Nov 26, 2019, at 11:24 AM, NewtonTalk <newtontalk at pda-soft.de> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi folks, 
>> 
>> I've recently tried to resurrect Christian's Lady Newt, but so far without
>> success. So I'm thinking of simply replacing the main logic board in order
>> to revive her.
>> 
>> Christian mostly needs the following software:
>> 
>>   1.    Dash Board by Five Speed Software 
>>   2.    MoreInfo, At-A-Glance, and Quiet by Silverware 
>>   3.    Unlimited Folders by Silverware 
>>   4.    Unlimited To-Dos by Silverware 
>>   5.    AffiliatePlus by Silverware 
>>   6.    FlightRecorder by Silverware
>> 
>> If I were to simply replace the main logic board, it might happen that some
>> of this software can't be installed or registered because some developers
>> tied the registration to the Newton's ID back then, which is unique for
>> every board. I guess I could transplant the chip where the Newton ID lives
>> in, but I'd rather not do this unless it's really necessary. 
>> 
>> Does anybody know off the top of his head know if software mentioned in the
>> list above uses the Newton ID for registering? I admit I could find that out
>> on my own by trying to install it on one of my spare Newtons, but I'm
>> currently drowning in my tax declaration. Would be easier and faster (well,
>> at least for me...) if one of you could chime in and let me know if this
>> transplant will be necessary.
>> 
>> Thanks a lot, as usual
>> 
>> Frank
>> 
>> -- Newton software and hardware at http://www.pda-soft.de
>> 
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