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iLOK Redesign Idea
http://protools.ideascale.com/akira/dtd/13062-3779
Let me know what you guys think. If you are in the group rate the idea. http://www.ideascale.com//userimages...Views-copy.jpg
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Re: iLOK Redesign Idea
Nice re-design but the thing is the non-recurring costs to build a new mold and acquire the new parts doesn't justify the change from iLook's perspective most likely...
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Re: iLOK Redesign Idea
I actually like the iLOK. I can take my programs on any computer. It has saved me a couple of times too.
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Re: iLOK Redesign Idea
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I say the exact opposite is true. ILok protects all software developers, not just digi' so they don't see their software stolen overnight. While the uniloked software is what is mainly floating around the internetz. Thus, keeping your expensive software worth something and your DAW or manufacture in business to provide support and make updated versions. I have over 10 iloks and the only 1 that has failed in years is from me kicking it and I RMA'd it through ilok.com, then DIGI CS provided (same day) temp licenses and was back up and running until my original ilok licenses were recovered. No, I didn't have 'zero downtime' or anything like that. Mob style business? Well, lots of companies use a usb key for protection not just Digi. I'd much rather have my simple ilok plugged in than type in a serial code for over 50 different plug-ins that are on my machine on every partition or user account. That would SUCK. (I use a usb dongle extender that came with my mbox2 micro to hide it under my mac) I always hate digging through my gmail to find software receipts for each program that I individually have install and manually auth. Ilok kicks ass in this regard IMO. It definitely could be redesigned, but as far as copy protection goes i don't see what the big deal is against it. For me, the individual musician, it just works. For schools or other scenarios where theft could be a problem then it probably doesn't help anything. But back to the topic at hand! > YES if it was more convenient, smaller or redesigned that would be cool and I like the idea.
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Re: iLOK Redesign Idea
For my part, I would ask why you would wnat to reinvent the wheel?
Most folks eithr don't like the iLok altogether or they don't care. I'm somewhere in the middle. I have over 100 individual licenses on mine and would hate to lose it. Buying a USB port card with an internal port or routing a cable back into the case is the best solution for me.
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I was expecting something...... Rounder
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Someone else pointed out installing it internally to the computer, but that still sounds more vulnerable..
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Re: iLOK Redesign Idea
"The argument that if a program is free for an illegal download then everyone will do it, the facts just dont show that, the people downloading from file sharing sites either cant afford to buy the software, so no one is losing out on a sale, or, wouldnt buy the program even if they had ten million dollars, so again there was no sale lost. The idea that hackers or crackers (no im not refering to white people) are what is driving up software prices is easily debunked. "
This is simply not true. So because they will steal anyway there should be no protection. I never heard of any of those places where the cracked software is. You sure seem to know a lot about it. "Just wait until that little Ilok gets corrupt or shorts out. After that, then you will see how that company is doing Mob style business" I had one issue since the inception of the iLok and it was resolved fast and painless. Mob style is a serious charge. Give me some examples. Not just some terms of service but mob style practices. It has made my work much smoother. I am sorry to hear you have had such bad service and criminal style support |
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