[NTLK] Which, if any, of this software ties the license to the Newton ID?
Dan
dan at dbdigitalweb.com
Tue Nov 26 15:46:50 EST 2019
Hi Frank,
Like mentioned Dash Board is now free, but Silverware's stuff DOES use Newton ID if I'm not mistaken. I would contact them, I am guessing but I bet he would provide a new key if he can find the purchase in his database.
-Dan
On 11/26/2019 12:22 PM, NewtonTalk 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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