 | | | Re: box vs download | Re: box vs download 2005-11-22 - By staigermanus
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It's a good idea (and there's nothing wrong with) backing up a copy
of the downloaded file, and a text file containing the serial number
or key or whatever needed to unlock and use it, in case you have a
disk crash or laptop stolen or move on to a new fater PC a year later,
and you quickly want to re-install it.
I also recommend printing the receipt from the electronic order email
confi8rmation or web form page that shows the registration key too,
and use that printed page to fold into a placeholder for the backup CD
so both are nicely together.
And if you too easily loose stuff, why not make a second backup CD to
keep somewhere else. When CD-RW's cost 30 cents or less it's a nobrainer.
You can get a CD scratched and it's most unlikely that you'll get a
replacement CD from the manufacturer. Happened to me for a game, where
the first of 3 disks went bad and I can't install it anymore.
When you already have a CD that came with the boxed version you're
more likely to ignore making a backup.
I also like downloads better because you save money by avoinding sales
tax (in most states and some countries, though some countries charge
VAT or sales tax all the same for downloadable product too). You also
however save on shipping cost. And there is the 'instant
gratification' experience for having it almost instantly, thanks to
broadband internet speeds.
I like downloadable much better, both as a buyer and as a vendor.
-Philip
--- In Carrara@(protected), "dbigers28" <cham9118@(protected)> wrote:
>
> Same here. At first I was reluctant towards change, but now I prefer
> everything to be electronic. Of course it helps that I got DSL a
> couple of years ago. I like to burn a backup of the setup and a text
> file with the serial number. Although the serial number for C3 Studio
> was in the manual, I have bought other software where the serial
> number was included on a card that was in the box. I lose things too
> easily to rely on that.
>
> --- In Carrara@(protected), "hdaggers2000" <hdaggers@(protected)> wrote:
> >
> > I bought hard copy of C3 (box), but bought the download of CP4.
> After doing both (in my
> > opinion) it is more convenient to buy the download, as eventually
> there will be an updater
> > or two that you must download later (this is not a dis at Eovia, we
> LIKE updates), plus all
> > the various v5 plugins from our fine developers.... In short, you
> will need to make back-up
> > discs anyway. I feel it is much more convenient to have everything
> in one place (ie: one
> > back-up CD) with your serial numbers and updaters, etc.
> >
> > Of course box art is appreciated, but my bookshelves are a bit full
> these days. I end up
> > discarding the box and keeping all the discs in a drawer.... ;^)
> >
> > Looking forward to C5!
> >
> > holly
> >
> > --- In Carrara@(protected), "Ringo Monfort" <ringom2001@(protected)>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > When Eovia start shipping the final version of Carrara 5 Pro than
> you
> > > will get an email that will ask you if you would like to receive
> the
> > > hardcopy of C5Pro.
> > >
> > > Ringo
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In Carrara@(protected), "moeallsopp" <moea@(protected)> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > On a recent post, I asked about getting a hard copy of my
> Carrara 5
> > > Pro version, and
> > > > someone replied that when I ordered, I could indicate I wanted
> the
> > > boxed version....
> >
>
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