That's a link to his profile, do you have a link to the post?

Ah, no problem, found it.
 
Hmm. Can't say I'm perturbed about this, myself.

Offline request gives you an activation file.
 
Simple.
 
Yes maybe in (highly) unlikely event that CW goes offline forever you may never be able to install on another computer. Something tells me that at that (unlikely) time CW will probably deliver an install-on-any-computer activation file for all of its customers.
 
I simply cannot worry about all the what if scenarios. 

Can anyone tell me how sensitive offline activation is?  If I add a hard-drive, or card, or have to reinstall Windows and Sonar, etc does it need a new CR activation can it use the already generated one?
 
Some CR are so sensitive you hardly BREATH on it an you have to get a new activation, others are tied to the MB, others tied to Windows, etc.

I actually use Cubase now so I won't be upgrading. I must point out, however, that the new install method seems similar to the XLN audio method which, IMO, is the easiest and best solution in the industry for the company and consumer.

It's more similar to NI than XLN.  XLN only allows 2 installations, and does it allow offline activation?

John T

yevster
I don't mind C/R for a company whose future appears secure for years, but given Cakewalk's history, I wouldn't trust it with C/R.

I don't have a view on the wider point, but this jumped out at me as an odd statement. Cakewalk has been in business continuously for 28 years...

It can be not disappearing Cakewalk forever, but something like locking your account unlucky weekend night (in US), when you have just lost your motherboard and was forced to reinstall/reactivate SONAR...
 
Not exactly that situation, but I know the feeling (was unable to see SN for a while...).
 
In case it is really secure, that is ok (theoretically it can save potential money for CW). But in case we see "SONAR Platinum" on torrent next week, that was just westing of resources and complicating user's life. The time will show

cityrat
It's more similar to NI than XLN.  XLN only allows 2 installations, and does it allow offline activation?

You can still download files and install them with NI. With Sonar and XLN their apps take care of the entire process.

vintagevibe
... XLN audio method which, IMO, is the easiest and best solution in the industry for the company and consumer.

... when company trust own users no more than someone sitting in the next prison.
 

azslow3

vintagevibe
... XLN audio method which, IMO, is the easiest and best solution in the industry for the company and consumer.

... when company trust own users no more than someone sitting in the next prison.
 

Trust has nothing to do with that opinion. For me it's just by far the easiest method I've ever used.