MMontgomery
Cakewalk/Gibson have given little detail about the future timeline and our ability to continue using the software. 

It is made clear in the OP of this thread that the authorisation servers will remain active for the foreseeable future and that in the event of them being shut down a permanent authorisation code will be made available.  There isn't really much more detail that could be given.

Karyn

MMontgomery
Cakewalk/Gibson have given little detail about the future timeline and our ability to continue using the software. 

It is made clear in the OP of this thread that the authorisation servers will remain active for the foreseeable future and that in the event of them being shut down a permanent authorisation code will be made available.  There isn't really much more detail that could be given.

I am not in any need of, or require any more details. I do however have a project schedule and simply can't allow the timeline to be interrupted. I do not accept the "foreseeable future" explanation or trust that assurance. The company surely has a duty to let us know they are working on, or have in place a system of permanent authorisation ready to roll out. Instead of have us waiting, take the decision to offer the codes and take the servers down on a specific date. We are left in limbo and with no clear explanation, it's simply intolerable.        

They really don't have a duty to do any of the above, which is why you are right not to trust their assurances.

How long is the foreseeable future?  What was foreseeable is what should have applied to buying lifelong updates.
 
This could be more specific.  How about a 90 day notice prior to any  decision not to maintain or turnoff of the authorization server?  Is that too much to ask?

Hi,
OK, it might be futile, but there is a petition with the idea that potentially could benefit everyone, incl Microsoft. 
Microsoft. Please rescue Cakewalk and Sonar out of Gibson.
 

https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/microsoft-please-rescue-cakewalk-and-sonar-out-of

 
It costs nothing to sign this and it could be of a great consequence to us...
 
(sorry, the system doesn't seem to let me post any hyperlinks. I should be grateful if anybody would repost the link, thanks) 
 

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MMontgomery

Karyn

MMontgomery
Cakewalk/Gibson have given little detail about the future timeline and our ability to continue using the software. 

It is made clear in the OP of this thread that the authorisation servers will remain active for the foreseeable future and that in the event of them being shut down a permanent authorisation code will be made available.  There isn't really much more detail that could be given.

I am not in any need of, or require any more details. I do however have a project schedule and simply can't allow the timeline to be interrupted. I do not accept the "foreseeable future" explanation or trust that assurance. The company surely has a duty to let us know they are working on, or have in place a system of permanent authorisation ready to roll out. Instead of have us waiting, take the decision to offer the codes and take the servers down on a specific date. We are left in limbo and with no clear explanation, it's simply intolerable.        

The entire scenario emits an air of desperation over planning. I simply cannot accept that executives, lawyers and accountants spent months planning the Cakewalk termination without once asking, "Hey, what about all the users?" I think they did ask - and answer:  "How cheap can we get out of this?"
 
If Gibson Brands files for bankruptcy, other creditors will certainly push our concerns to the rear.  Perhaps that is the "foreseeable future" promised by Gibson.  I suggest we make a formal, legal claim sooner rather than later.   And as long as I'm reading tea leaves, I suspect Gibson has already drawn up a plan to submit to a bankruptcy judge.
 
 

violaplayer
OK, it might be futile, but there is a petition with the idea that potentially could benefit everyone, incl Microsoft. 
Microsoft. Please rescue Cakewalk and Sonar out of Gibson.
 

https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/microsoft-please-rescue-cakewalk-and-sonar-out-of

Maybe it'd complicate the petition but I wonder why it's solely aimed at Microsoft? In the past, SSL have been strong sponsors of 3rd party DAW's - as has the SAE Institute (School of Audio Engineering).

i've paid a yearly subscription which ends at the end of the month and i'm not sure how this will pan out
with no information about how to go about this 
its very very sad news
the announcement was made 21 Nov i had no clue until a few days ago only by trying to subscribe again for an year
just think its wrong the way things are  

disdisley
 
i've paid a yearly subscription which ends at the end of the month and i'm not sure how this will pan out
with no information about how to go about this 

How do you not follow the links on the first page of the very same thread you are commenting on ?
Go to the first page of this thread and follow the link in the FAQ:
 
" If you are on a rent-to-own plan and not have made 12 payments we have unlocked authorization so you can continue to use SONAR without interruption."

This is some ****ty news... I learned about it just two days ago on Avid forums (sic!) where I was researching for my new audio interface.
Over 20 years with Cakewalk as my only DAW. At mid 40s I feel I'm getting too old to learn a new DAW from scratch. Being a hobbyist not a professional, I plan on using Sonar for as long as possible and when it gets killed for good by a Windows update I will simply sign myself out of the music world altogether.
RIP Cakewalk. F*ck Gibson.