A couple questions before I purchase...
Monday, March 1, 2010 by BoDeansFX | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I have a couple quick questions before I make a purchase. I'm looking to buy the ObjectDesktop suite.
First, I understand that I will have a subscription for one year after my purchase to keep my purchased software up to date. Does this include major revisions? I know that there is going to be a new release comming in 2010 for most or all the software in the suite. Will my subscription allow me to update to newer revisions, like ObjectDock 2.0?
On the purchase page, under the Supported OS section, many items have:
- Windows 7, Windows Vista, XP (32 bit only)
I assume this means it will work on:
- Windows 7 (32 bit & 64 bit)
- Windows Vista (32 bit & 64 bit)
- Windows XP (32 bit only) ** with no 64 bit compatibility
I would hate to make a purchase if the ObjectDock suite only worked on 32 bit versions as I primarily work with multiple 64 bit computers.
This leads to my next question. Can I install the suite on all of my PCs or does the license cover only one installation?
There was one more question I had but it seems to have slipped my mind while writing this post. I'll ninja edit if it returns to me.
Thanks for your time.
Reply #2 Monday, March 1, 2010 1:13 AM
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Reply #3 Monday, March 1, 2010 1:38 AM
Thanks for the clarification.
I understand that ObjectDock is not included in the suite. My reference to ObjectDock 2.0 was only to provide an example of a major revision as it was the only product that I saw in the forums which had a major revision planned in the near future.
Cheers m8.
Reply #4 Monday, March 1, 2010 12:01 PM
As long as your subscription has not yet expired, yes. During your years subscription you are entitled to all updates of Object Desktop, no matter the versions.
You can install it on two machines as long as you are the main user of the second PC.
This is from the EULA...
YOU MAY:
1. Install and use one copy of the SOFTWARE on a single computer.
2. Install a second copy of the SOFTWARE on a second computer only if you are the main user of this computer (home computer or laptop for example).
Reply #5 Monday, March 1, 2010 12:09 PM
If what you are looking for is to provide a total make over of the basic GUI, as provided by Windows ,you will be very happy with Object Desktop and it's capabilities. 
The community is always willing to try and assist with problems you may encounter through the forums. You also have the IRC channels to seek assistance also. Most folks find support from Stardock as being excellent.
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Reply #1 Monday, March 1, 2010 1:01 AM
All updates are available during your subscription. The software remains fully functional after your subscription expires.
ObjectDock is not included in ObjectDesktop; current subscribers can update to v2.0 for $10.00.
You can install ObjectDesktop on 2 computers if you are the user of both--for instance on your main PC and your laptop; otherwise you would need another license.
Everything is now working on 64-bit 7 and Vista, and Stardock plans to accomodate 64-bit fully. ObjectDock will become 64-bit compatible with v2.0.