Re: Which, if any, of this software ties the license to the Newton ID?
Woody Smith via NewtonTalk <[email protected]> Tue, 26 Nov 2019 20:00:00 -0600
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I purchased More info for my first 2000 and used on eMate and subsequent 2x00s that had same user name without needing to buy new pass key. I think if owner has key or a backup it shouldn’t be a problem Woody Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 26, 2019, at 2:46 PM, Dan <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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 > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > http://newtontalk.net/ > http://twitter.com/newtontalk ---------------------------------------------------------------------- http://newtontalk.net/ http://twitter.com/newtontalk