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October 21st, 2006, 09:34 PM
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Re: security key
Checking the CPU would probably be better. But I think there is a sysinfo command which is probably a shorter more generic way to do it.
And pirates have nothing to do with any of this. Its the legal owners that are being protected against 95% of the time.
By the way, Im not saying I agree with it. I just think its dumb to complain about it without discussing an alternative. Cd keys are usually cool. Plus they can lead to a decent digital download delivery system.
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October 22nd, 2006, 01:59 AM
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Re: security key
The thing is that now i've been unable to play a game, which i own legally, for many days...enough said
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October 22nd, 2006, 12:12 PM
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Re: security key
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Gandalf Parker said: I just think its dumb to complain about it without discussing an alternative.
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November 13th, 2006, 02:22 PM
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Re: security key
Seriously, Gandalf. I can't believe that you called the man "dumb" for objecting to a scheme that left him unable to play a game he legitimately owns.
I emphatically disagree that it's in any way wrong to object without suggesting an alternative.
It is the publisher/programmer's responsibility to see that their copy protection scheme does not inflict harm on the legitimate consumer.
After all, copy protection is the publisher's need, not the consumer's need. Accomodating that need should be at the publisher's expense, not the consumer's expense.
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November 14th, 2006, 06:45 AM
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Re: security key
SFI still has a lot to learn about keeping customers happy. They would be wise to read from the book of Shrapnel on customer service and satisfaction.
However SFI has been very kind and willing to improve so I am sure if they knew there was a problem they would address it. 
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