[mathcad] Re: Mathcad 13 and MBR corruption?

Author: Mark Starnes Posted: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 17:30:23 +0100

Just to let the group know, Adept contacted me, provided a new key and
were helpful in getting the software working again. Still, days of work
were lost due to a failed license (partly due to a weekend, partly due
to communication problems) and some P.R. damage was done. It is my
feeling that the licensing method employed needs reviewing. There must
be alternatives that would generate less ill feeling from those who have
purchased the software. Perhaps the node locked option mentioned in
previous posts should be available as an option during installation.

Mathsoft - please be advised that some of your customers are being
alienated by your choice of licensing.

Good luck everyone and thanks for the discussion. I remain interested
in all open source alternatives.

Regards,

Mark Starnes.

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