Yes

JClosed
Well - not only authorization is needed, but also ALL the install files you need to install the product. Only the install and maintenance center would not work, because it depends on huge files that have to be downloaded from some server.
 
So - The users should not only have an off-line authorization mechanic, but also the possibility to download all installation files from their software and store them locally in a safe place, in case Gibson goes belly-up and all file servers are shut down. Think a bit how Camel Audio gave access for a limited time to their full Alchemy installer files for registered users. What good does an off-line authorization if you do not have a program to start with?
 
So - by all means off-line authorization, but that is not enough

When I bought Sonar X3 in June 2014, I bought the boxed version with the disc.  The only update I had to download is to X3e, which I have backed up on a flash drive.  Would I be OK with this to re install from my discs, or would I be screwed in some other way that would require the website?
Thanks for your info, S Carl, J Closed.
 
John B
 

Johnbee58
 
When I bought Sonar X3 in June 2014, I bought the boxed version with the disc.  The only update I had to download is to X3e, which I have backed up on a flash drive.  Would I be OK with this to re install from my discs, or would I be screwed in some other way that would require the website?
Thanks for your info, S Carl, J Closed.
John B

In my experience with X3 and X3e you are good to go with no problems ever.

Count me in!

Steve_Karl

Johnbee58
 
When I bought Sonar X3 in June 2014, I bought the boxed version with the disc.  The only update I had to download is to X3e, which I have backed up on a flash drive.  Would I be OK with this to re install from my discs, or would I be screwed in some other way that would require the website?
Thanks for your info, S Carl, J Closed.
John B

In my experience with X3 and X3e you are good to go with no problems ever.

Well, in that case I guess it's good I didn't pay the $100.00 to upgrade from X3 to Professional.  I was considering it but I'm glad now I decided against it.
 
JB

Good idea!

Signed

Yes for me as well.
 

Feel free to use my username in any way I can support. – This is too depressing and I'll visit back at a later time mainly to check in to see if the CEO has an updated FAQ.
I can't help to think that a year ago many of us including me took advantage of the lifetime updates and I have to wonder if cakewalk had an inkling that they were going to do as they shut the doors within 12 months after that promotion. Feeling ripped off and have sadness for the employees and for all the folks who depend on the software for the living – being a teacher I can't recommend this software to students at this time. Thanks all for your wonderful posts and blogs and maybe someone can step up and buy cakewalk – but until then....

Yes!