🚀 go-pugleaf

Hello

After readung most of the articles in this thread I am feeling
urged to express my opinion:

IMHO:
I am using my powertec for approx half a year now.
There were a few problems but they were nearly solved during
this time by software upgrades. I found Gary Partis very helpful.

The originator of this thread is dissatisfied about a few things.
If the installation routine gives an error every 20 secs, then
Alsystems should take a serious look at it.
Everyone, who installes software from unprotected original discs,
is a fool. First write protect your discs, then make a copy. You
won't break any copyright here, because it is allowed to make
backup copies.

I don't even think that he breaks it, if he transfers the files
from a 1.6Meg to a 800k disc for his friend, who has bought the same
controller.

There was a lot of discussion about copy-protecting such a piece of
software. The controller does not run w/o the software, but the software
won't run with any other controller. Copy protection is of little use here.
Everyone, who can use the software has bought the controller and therefore
the software. There is only one thing left: Alsystems charges for upgrades.
If I copy the actual software from a new controller, I will break
copyright rules.

At the beginning the upgrades were availiable via Internet and I was
deeply disappointed after this vanished. Customer Support is a high
rated factor in my buying decisions. So maybe today, the decision
will change for a Cumana II or Connect 32. On the other hand, I am
thinking of asking Alsystems for an exchange 1.01 <-> 2.00.

IMHO end.

Bye
   Thomas

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... 10 PRINT "Waiter, There's a bug in my LOOP": GOTO 10