Sorry but I don`t trust any of this anymore, been there before. We`ll wake up one morning and all will be gone. I wont be happy until there`s an official offline activation utility for Sonar and related cakewalk software that requires it, after that you can do what you like.

Im grateful for the FAQ. But this is exactly the type of information that should be sent to customers by email.
I am puzzled by the fact I must stay "tuned in" to this forum to hear of the future of - "how will I register my software".
 
 
 
 
 

chuckebaby
Im grateful for the FAQ. But this is exactly the type of information that should be sent to customers by email.
not everyone comes to this forum.
 

Agreed. I tried to find it (the faq) on their website to no avail.
Why it is not a part of the sticky announcement thread at the top of this forum is beyond me.
Sure rings of typical corporate distraction techniques.
 

chuckebaby
Im grateful for the FAQ. But this is exactly the type of information that should be sent to customers by email.
I am puzzled by the fact I must stay "tuned in" to this forum to hear of the future of - "how will I register my software

Even if we wanted to, we could not. It is not possible to reach everyone via email. Once we know all of the billing issues are resolved and we have all the answers we will start working on better outreach.
 
As was stated in Noel's post - if and when our services go offline we will release something to unlock everybody. Nothing related to authorization, licensing, downloads or delivery is going away.

Sure rings of typical corporate distraction techniques.

If distraction was our goal why post anything at all ? I promise you that is not what we are trying to do.

Thanks Willy. Now we know and can carry on, Back to work now everyone...Sonar is not Dead

Thanks Willy. No offense intended. I have complete trust and faith in the Cakewalk family.
Just not Gibson so much.
And, since they're the boss, ?

timidi
Thanks Willy. No offense intended. I have complete trust and faith in the Cakewalk family.

 
None taken and I completely 100% understand the concern and sentiment. A plan is already in place in the event we have to shut down our web services.

I found out from my Pro Sound Newsletter with a brief article concerning the cancellation of support of Sonar Division on Gibson's part.
I thought we would at least get first heads up.
That's why I thought it was a joke at first.
As Professional as I thought Gibson was, even with all the support and attention to Sonar's customer base, I really was surprised. Oh well. Maybe it's a legal or contractual thing that wouldn't allow that type of communication.
It's like the time in my first marriage . . . never mind.

timidi
Thanks Willy. No offense intended. I have complete trust and faith in the Cakewalk family.
Just not Gibson so much.
And, since they're the boss, ?

I agree Timidi and, hey it's been a long time man.
What I don't understand if the ability to email everyone to say we are closing is impossible, then how would they verify, etc, etc, and notify everyone about this authorization\register thingy?
Just sayin. I love CW and will use sonar until I cannot.