Comments on: What do you want changed in the EULA?

By: Peter Hall

Peter Hall — Sun, 08 May 2005 00:09:57 +0000

Grant: I think you missed the point about Mac/PC (or else I did). I’m pretty sure it’s ok to deactivate and uninstall the software from a Mac and then install and activate on a PC, if an employee quits, of if you _upgrade_ to a PC ;-)

The EULA clause just prevents you from installing it on both simultaneously, should you have a mac on your lap and windows on your desk…

By: Phillip Kerman

Phillip Kerman — Wed, 04 May 2005 22:15:25 +0000

A couple replies: I didn’t understand you weren’t allowed to use the old vesions–in fact, I think MM should supply all old versions when you buy a new one. That is, I should get all the old Authorware revs when I buy the new version. In fact, you NEED the old versions often. Sometimes during the install; for example, Director upgrades require the old version is already installed on that machine. It’s such as hassle to be an archivist–MM should make these available.

Regarding arthur’s argument that there’s already a subsidy… sure. But considering that some people do have to buy two copies (one for each platform) MM will make less money if they change this–so I just don’t want to be the one to cover the difference.

Thanks,
Phillip

By: FS Thomas

FS Thomas — Tue, 03 May 2005 15:05:56 +0000

I’ve always had issue with the Upgrade Policy, as well.:

“You agree … to voluntarily terminate your earlier EULA and that you will not continue to use the earlier version of the Software …”

I have no problem with the clauses regarding transfer to a third party, but to no longer be able to run older versions of applications (Director comes chiefly to mind) is excruciatingly limiting. Please consider lifting that clause from the agreement.

By: Jimbo

Jimbo — Tue, 03 May 2005 12:40:28 +0000

Having just received a 17″ Powerbook, with the full intention of decomissioning my PC, I faced the unenviable task of purchasing full macromedia studio, adobe CS and Video package because the software wont install on the mac. Needless to say the PC will not be getting decomissioned anymore, it will be a slow transition top apple as I purchase upgrades.

By: arthur

arthur — Tue, 03 May 2005 01:18:14 +0000

I certainly understand P. Kerman’s “one license, one platform” argument, but there are two things that I find wrong with it: first, the present MM license already “subsidizes” two machines — why, then, should the OS of the other machine matter? Why should I be penalized because I have one PC box and one PowerBook? Second: unlike traditional graphics or “office” apps, where the picture you create in photoshop on the macintosh, or the letter you write in ms word in windows is going to appear as intended on another platform without too much worry; the output from dreamweaver and flash MUST be checked for consistecy on other platforms. It’s the nature of the medium.

By: x

Tue, 03 May 2005 00:47:07 +0000

This seems like a dumb question. How about you can use it free. That’d would be a cool change!

By: ethan

ethan — Sun, 01 May 2005 03:30:17 +0000

I have to agree with the majority-you guys build tools that deploy files for mainly web browser consumption-on multiple os’s that we have to deal with. If your building the program for both platforms then the license should be cross platform as well. Your user base HAS to deal with the two platforms or more. Might as well help us do that. If you released your software on linux i would expect that we could add a third install-i for one would not have an issue with realtime concurrent use checks happening in the background to facillitate it. I’ve been a Devnet subscriber and have yet to understand the whole thing: you give me serial numbers and a website to download from but you can’t make that number install a mac copy? or just give me another number? We are the user’s paying you guys ahead of time and hoping the upgrades are worth it. Seems rather “cheap” to me. Right along with apple’s quicktime PRO key thing-boy that has bugged me for years…-ethan

By: Jaye Morris

Jaye Morris — Sat, 30 Apr 2005 20:07:13 +0000

I agree on the cross platform deal! I Use both MAC and PC. My Powerbook and Toshiba laptops would thank you for it.

By: steve

steve — Sat, 30 Apr 2005 15:06:19 +0000

I favor one license, cross platform useage. As an independent web contractor making a modest income, I don’t have the budget for two separate copies of Studio. I agree with the non-concurrent use as well. It is prohibitive for me to maintain two separate copies. Thanks for asking and any consideration!

By: bente

bente — Sat, 30 Apr 2005 14:34:00 +0000

yes! I vote for the cross platform license as well. I use both mac and pc for development and testing and found out too late that you are only allowed to install on a second machine of the same platform. It just makes no sense to me.
Thanks for asking.