Hi Nate
I don't want activation at all.
Time is money for us and when a computer goes down I need to replace it or repair it ASAP.
None of our test rig computer are on line so it means phone calls and more work and wasted time.
I don't see the point of activation if you are going to use a single user license. It becomes pointless.
Microsoft had a big problem but I don't see NI having the same problems.
You no who your customers are so should have some trust in us (not the case with Microsoft).
Look at all the problem user have had in the past with your CW controls, user should not have to put up with these license issues.
For my self I often have to set up for new projects and would find it a pain in the ----.
Example
One project uses your FPGA card so required Labview to create a DLL front end for the FPGA card.
This is used by a Microsoft Front end using DOT.NET (C#) and MS.
I might use other third party component for DOT.NET.
Assuming all used activation even thought they don't.
Window XP, MS Office (Excell), Labview, Measurement Studio, third party component. What a pain.
Up and down stairs to the office to use a phone.
I had the same problem with NI DiAdem when I got it, what machine to install on as I would normally install as and when needed. (it is on one of three current software development machines, I can only use one machine at a time DiAdem it is not used much)
Also I can not install on my home machine (the normal way to study new software as there is no time at work, as aproved by Microsoft and Borland for software development).
Hence DiAdem does not get a lot of use or interrogated with any of our systems. Result, lost sales.
Hope this helps avoid activation
Both Microsoft and Borland give there base packages away to get new customers. The last time NI gave Labview away (PC User mag) it was on a floppy disk. (I still have it)
Thanks
Colin
