ADT2005 will be locked?

[Anonymous]

According to Ralph Grabowski's upFront eZine, Autodesk will be re-introducing software locking where AutoCAD and presumably ADT are tied to a machine. This of course is a revenue enhancer for Autodesk, but a nightmare for those of us who administer the software for stand-alone verses network licenses. With 60 ADT stand-alone licenses, I will have to enter specific data at each machine, and if a machine goes down, will probably need permission to switch the license to a different machine. Of course, if Autodesk makes network licensing affordable (i.e LESS than the cost of stand-alones) I'd recommend switching. If you have any concerns over the locking of AutoCAD/ADT, now might be a time to speak up. Of course, you can always check "East European" web sites for crack codes (illegal of course :0 ) once the software is released. I'd prefer keeping the software "unlocked" myself. So count that as 60 votes in favor of the status quo. -- Regards, --------------- Reid M. Addis Registered Architect Architectural Applications Specialist Granary Associates 411 North 20th Street Philadelphia, PA 19130 Ph. 215-665-7056 email: addis@granaryassoc.com

[Anonymous]

It is not that bad Reid. You can uninstall and reinstall your software without affecting the software license. The Portable License utility (PLU) enables you to transfer your software license from one machine to another. By transferring the software license, the software is disabled on the origin computer and enabled on the destination computer. There is no limit to the number of license transfers you can perform using the Portable License Utility. This same technology is used by such companies as Adobe, Macromedia, and Intuit. -- chris yanchar | product designer building solutions division autodesk, inc. "Reid M. Addis" wrote in message news:40322d18_2@newsprd01... > According to Ralph Grabowski's upFront eZine, Autodesk will be > re-introducing software locking where AutoCAD and presumably ADT are tied to > a machine. > > This of course is a revenue enhancer for Autodesk, but a nightmare for those > of us who administer the software for stand-alone verses network licenses. > With 60 ADT stand-alone licenses, I will have to enter specific data at each > machine, and if a machine goes down, will probably need permission to switch > the license to a different machine. > > Of course, if Autodesk makes network licensing affordable (i.e LESS than the > cost of stand-alones) I'd recommend switching. If you have any concerns over > the locking of AutoCAD/ADT, now might be a time to speak up. > > Of course, you can always check "East European" web sites for crack codes > (illegal of course :0 ) once the software is released. I'd prefer keeping > the software "unlocked" myself. So count that as 60 votes in favor of the > status quo. > > -- > Regards, > --------------- > Reid M. Addis > Registered Architect > Architectural Applications Specialist > Granary Associates > 411 North 20th Street > Philadelphia, PA 19130 > Ph. 215-665-7056 > email: addis@granaryassoc.com > >

[Anonymous]

I'm surprised it wasn't done with 2004, its the only real way to fight software pirates....other software like cadworks, and microstation of done it for years. Paul "Reid M. Addis" wrote in message news:40322d18_2@newsprd01... > According to Ralph Grabowski's upFront eZine, Autodesk will be > re-introducing software locking where AutoCAD and presumably ADT are tied to > a machine. > > This of course is a revenue enhancer for Autodesk, but a nightmare for those > of us who administer the software for stand-alone verses network licenses. > With 60 ADT stand-alone licenses, I will have to enter specific data at each > machine, and if a machine goes down, will probably need permission to switch > the license to a different machine. > > Of course, if Autodesk makes network licensing affordable (i.e LESS than the > cost of stand-alones) I'd recommend switching. If you have any concerns over > the locking of AutoCAD/ADT, now might be a time to speak up. > > Of course, you can always check "East European" web sites for crack codes > (illegal of course :0 ) once the software is released. I'd prefer keeping > the software "unlocked" myself. So count that as 60 votes in favor of the > status quo. > > -- > Regards, > --------------- > Reid M. Addis > Registered Architect > Architectural Applications Specialist > Granary Associates > 411 North 20th Street > Philadelphia, PA 19130 > Ph. 215-665-7056 > email: addis@granaryassoc.com > >

[Anonymous]

How does this work with being able to use the license on a home machine? "chris yanchar - autodesk" wrote in message news:403233c8$1_1@newsprd01... > It is not that bad Reid. You can uninstall and reinstall your software > without affecting the software license. The Portable License utility (PLU) > enables you to transfer your software license from one machine to another. > By transferring the software license, the software is disabled on the origin > computer and enabled on the destination computer. There is no limit to the > number of license transfers you can perform using the Portable License > Utility. > > This same technology is used by such companies as Adobe, Macromedia, and > Intuit. > > -- > chris yanchar | product designer > building solutions division > autodesk, inc. > > > "Reid M. Addis" wrote in message > news:40322d18_2@newsprd01... > > According to Ralph Grabowski's upFront eZine, Autodesk will be > > re-introducing software locking where AutoCAD and presumably ADT are tied > to > > a machine. > > > > This of course is a revenue enhancer for Autodesk, but a nightmare for > those > > of us who administer the software for stand-alone verses network licenses. > > With 60 ADT stand-alone licenses, I will have to enter specific data at > each > > machine, and if a machine goes down, will probably need permission to > switch > > the license to a different machine. > > > > Of course, if Autodesk makes network licensing affordable (i.e LESS than > the > > cost of stand-alones) I'd recommend switching. If you have any concerns > over > > the locking of AutoCAD/ADT, now might be a time to speak up. > > > > Of course, you can always check "East European" web sites for crack codes > > (illegal of course :0 ) once the software is released. I'd prefer keeping > > the software "unlocked" myself. So count that as 60 votes in favor of the > > status quo. > > > > -- > > Regards, > > --------------- > > Reid M. Addis > > Registered Architect > > Architectural Applications Specialist > > Granary Associates > > 411 North 20th Street > > Philadelphia, PA 19130 > > Ph. 215-665-7056 > > email: addis@granaryassoc.com > > > > > >

[eviele]

I agree it's a good way to fight software pirates, but I too lament this potential turn of events if only because it's one more thing to manage.

[Anonymous]

Sounds like a nightmare. Big minus for users like me. I am a one man office with a desktop and a laptop for field work and for document backup. Sounds like more time will be needed each and every time I leave the office and then arrive back. Add up the minutes......... and an upgrade can quickly become a downgrade. And those with two monitors can look at two drawings at once without violating their license but those with a laptop and desktop won't be able to. Regards, Doug "Reid M. Addis" wrote in message news:40322d18_2@newsprd01... > According to Ralph Grabowski's upFront eZine, Autodesk will be > re-introducing software locking where AutoCAD and presumably ADT are tied to > a machine. > > This of course is a revenue enhancer for Autodesk, but a nightmare for those > of us who administer the software for stand-alone verses network licenses. > With 60 ADT stand-alone licenses, I will have to enter specific data at each > machine, and if a machine goes down, will probably need permission to switch > the license to a different machine. > > Of course, if Autodesk makes network licensing affordable (i.e LESS than the > cost of stand-alones) I'd recommend switching. If you have any concerns over > the locking of AutoCAD/ADT, now might be a time to speak up. > > Of course, you can always check "East European" web sites for crack codes > (illegal of course :0 ) once the software is released. I'd prefer keeping > the software "unlocked" myself. So count that as 60 votes in favor of the > status quo. > > -- > Regards, > --------------- > Reid M. Addis > Registered Architect > Architectural Applications Specialist > Granary Associates > 411 North 20th Street > Philadelphia, PA 19130 > Ph. 215-665-7056 > email: addis@granaryassoc.com > >

[Anonymous]

Now that the software will be locked it will be cheap, right?

[Anonymous]

Good question????? Autodesk????? "Lumpy" wrote in message news:40325e0d$1_3@newsprd01... > Now that the software will be locked it will be cheap, right? > >

[Anonymous]

Reid, You should consider network licenses when upgrading. Since we started to use the timeout functionality the license usage has gone down with 20-25%. This number will greatly depend on how much the users actually work with ADT and how much other things they do. After 15 minutes the license is returned to the license server and available for someone else. With 60 licenses it might be a good deal. -- Best Regards, Jimmy Bergmark CAD and Database Developer Manager at www.pharmadule-emtunga.com Take a look at JTB FlexReport (FLEXlm report tool) - www.jtbworld.com/jtbflexreport SmartPurger (Purges automatically) - www.jtbworld.com/?/smartpurger.htm or download some freeware at www.jtbworld.com More on AutoCAD 2004; www.jtbworld.com/autocad2004.htm www.jtbworld.com/autocad2004tips.htm "Reid M. Addis" wrote in message news:40322d18_2@newsprd01... > According to Ralph Grabowski's upFront eZine, Autodesk will be > re-introducing software locking where AutoCAD and presumably ADT are tied to > a machine. > > This of course is a revenue enhancer for Autodesk, but a nightmare for those > of us who administer the software for stand-alone verses network licenses. > With 60 ADT stand-alone licenses, I will have to enter specific data at each > machine, and if a machine goes down, will probably need permission to switch > the license to a different machine. > > Of course, if Autodesk makes network licensing affordable (i.e LESS than the > cost of stand-alones) I'd recommend switching. If you have any concerns over > the locking of AutoCAD/ADT, now might be a time to speak up. > > Of course, you can always check "East European" web sites for crack codes > (illegal of course :0 ) once the software is released. I'd prefer keeping > the software "unlocked" myself. So count that as 60 votes in favor of the > status quo. > > -- > Regards, > --------------- > Reid M. Addis > Registered Architect > Architectural Applications Specialist > Granary Associates > 411 North 20th Street > Philadelphia, PA 19130 > Ph. 215-665-7056 > email: addis@granaryassoc.com > >

[Anonymous]

Your dreaming dude, that was a jab.

[Anonymous]

Reid, Agreed, at best one more thing I don't have time to manage, at worst a nightmare like I had with Architectual Studio. I get really uptight when I have to spend time getting software to work because of copy protection. At least it is not a dongle, my god those things always crapped out right when you needed them. I still have nightmares about my college hardware locked copy of AutoCAD crapping out all the time because the dongle died, but hey I was only out my software for two or three weeks until they shipped me a new one :( The fact is either way it will cost us money to manage even if it goes well. I can only hope that our competition is stealing software and now has to pay for it. That causes their overhead and therefore fees to go up and potentially get us more work. But in reality I know enough people at our competitors that if they were stealing I would eventially find out and report them in a heartbeat. I also agree with the comment about reduced price. As far as I am concerned the software price should be reduced as a result of all those increased profits. You can't have your cake and eat it too. Evan

[Anonymous]

Ditto here Doug, office machine and laptop for existing as-builts. However, as usual, probably best to sit back and see how it shakes out. May be no big deal. Besides, you and I and a few others aren't going to change things.

Terry Lukanic
Cadd Detailers
Orlando

[Anonymous]

I can see how file locking would be a big problem in a large offices like the one you work in.

On the contrary, the problem at my company is that I want to work at home some days and during afterhours because it will save me the time driving, expenses for gas and mileage. This is something we are considering.

It seems silly for my employer to have to purchase 2 hardware keys for me, especially being the only person in my office working on desktop.

[Anonymous]

Should-a-waited to jump in here. There's a posting from Chris Yanchar to jump to www.autodesk.com/activation.

The FAQ's talk about loading to main workstation and laptop. Looks okay to me

Terry Lukanic
Cadd Detailers
Orlando

[Anonymous]

Cheer up! I've been using Autodesk software locked in Brazil, land of piracy, and even in face of that Autodesk policy has been a generous one. The other day I had a huge system crash and lost all files, PLU included. After reinstaling, Autodesk sent me new auth codes, no questions asked. At our architectural school, the same goes true for network licenses. Don't blame them too loud! Hardware locks could well be back one of these days, and you can loose one of them !! chris yanchar - autodesk wrote: > It is not that bad Reid. You can uninstall and reinstall your software > without affecting the software license. The Portable License utility (PLU) > enables you to transfer your software license from one machine to another. > By transferring the software license, the software is disabled on the origin > computer and enabled on the destination computer. There is no limit to the > number of license transfers you can perform using the Portable License > Utility. > > This same technology is used by such companies as Adobe, Macromedia, and > Intuit. >

[Anonymous]

Terry, Thanks. Agreed. With the Laptop exception, I can't complain. Looks OK. "Terry Lukanic" wrote in message news:30262869.1077048708230.JavaMail.jive@jiveforum2... > Should-a-waited to jump in here. There's a posting from Chris Yanchar to jump to www.autodesk.com/activation. > > The FAQ's talk about loading to main workstation and laptop. Looks okay to me > > Terry Lukanic > Cadd Detailers > Orlando

[eviele]

it makes me think that now is a good time to buy stock....

of course i have no money.

[Anonymous]

And what's wrong with Dreaming?????? :-) "Lumpy" wrote in message news:40326564$1_1@newsprd01... > Your dreaming dude, that was a jab. > >

[Anonymous]

Hmm, what do you think no official comment means? "Paul Caruthers" wrote in message news:40327fa7$1_2@newsprd01... > And what's wrong with Dreaming?????? :-) > > "Lumpy" wrote in message > news:40326564$1_1@newsprd01... > > Your dreaming dude, that was a jab. > > > > > >

[Anonymous]

If you read the FAQ on this, it is a software key. And thankfully Autodesk is continuing their long-standing policy of allowing a user to install on 2 computers (office and home/laptop controlled by same individual) to suit situations exactly like yours. Should not be a problem. "weberdesigngroup" wrote in message news:9672546.1077048708275.JavaMail.jive@jiveforum1.autodesk.com... > I can see how file locking would be a big problem in a large offices like the one you work in. > > On the contrary, the problem at my company is that I want to work at home some days and during afterhours because it will save me the time driving, expenses for gas and mileage. This is something we are considering. > > It seems silly for my employer to have to purchase 2 hardware keys for me, especially being the only person in my office working on desktop.