Vastman
Hey, Bit... I use to rant and fume about ilok. The software was clugy and plain sucked. Also, the cited issues were early 2013 and lasted a week. Recently I upgraded to the latest 64 bit EVO and all the antarese plugs were activated in a few seconds... it's now drag and drop and totally cool. Was it disgusting before? yea. But now it's pretty slick and painless.
Imagine everyone complaining helped change things.
I agree Vastman...it used to be "cumbersome" to say the least. I was fortunate
enough not to have any real issues all the time I've owned an iLok...I owned both
1 and 2. When I sold PT 9 I transferred all my licenses to the 2 and left PT on the 1.
It was painless and easy...
My eLicenser has also been painless...I fully appreciate the "protect the property" these
companies impose.
But I know that MANY MANY have had LOT'S of issues with iLok. So I assuredly understand
the "dislike" factor, especially with the "loss" factor. The extra cost factor comes into play
as well, so I get that also...