Software licenses - Do I need to rebuy? - Treo Forum

cddig · 01-10-2007, 01:49 PM

I have searched around enough that I feel that either this hasn't been covered or is a stupendously dumb question. But I really want to know, so here goes:

If you buy licensed software for your Treo and end up getting a new device, do you need to re-buy the license for the software?

Example: Say you had the Treo 650 and you buy PTunes (or something) for use on your 650. A few months later, you get a new Treo (say, the 700!). Is it as easy as installing PTunes on the new device and inputting your same paid-for reg code, or do you need to buy a new license for your new device?

I haven't done this yet, but a new Treo may be imminent, and I hate to buy things more than once.

TazUk · 01-10-2007, 02:06 PM

That really depends on the license agreement for each specific piece of software, most should be transferable

brandon · 01-10-2007, 02:06 PM

i wouldn't think you'd have to buy the s/w again, so long as you unreg the s/w if you sell your old pda, ie zero out your 650 before selling it.

forgot · 01-16-2007, 01:10 PM

remember that most software reg codes are tied to your user id name, so make sure that they are the same if you switch devices.

PoliceDog · 01-24-2007, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forgot

remember that most software reg codes are tied to your user id name, so make sure that they are the same if you switch devices.

Definitely. I have reinstalled some apps purchased over a year ago that I wasn't using and when I sent my user ID to the company they just sent me a new unlock code. Personally, I wouldn't deal with a company that forced me to purchase their product twice (for the same user ID) just because I misplaced the unlock code. That would rank right up there with one of my other pet peeves - gift certificates that "expire"! (but that's a rant for another day...

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TazUk · 01-24-2007, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoliceDog

Personally, I wouldn't deal with a company that forced me to purchase their product twice (for the same user ID) just because I misplaced the unlock code.

You don't use Microsoft products then

PoliceDog · 01-24-2007, 08:32 AM

Really? I've never had occasion to experience that. (BTW - another reason I love my Treo is that I can actually get tech help from the person who wrote the program - eg. VolumeCare. And they don't make fun of us non-tech guys. How great is that!

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01-10-2007, 01:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
cddig A Few Questions.... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston, MA My Treo: Treo 650 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Software licenses - Do I need to rebuy? I have searched around enough that I feel that either this hasn't been covered or is a stupendously dumb question. But I really want to know, so here goes: If you buy licensed software for your Treo and end up getting a new device, do you need to re-buy the license for the software? Example: Say you had the Treo 650 and you buy PTunes (or something) for use on your 650. A few months later, you get a new Treo (say, the 700!). Is it as easy as installing PTunes on the new device and inputting your same paid-for reg code, or do you need to buy a new license for your new device? I haven't done this yet, but a new Treo may be imminent, and I hate to buy things more than once.

01-10-2007, 02:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
TazUk Mostly harmless Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kent, UK My Treo: Treo 750v My Carrier: Vodaphone My OS: XP Posts: 3,369 Thanks: 122 Thanked 308 Times in 245 Posts	That really depends on the license agreement for each specific piece of software, most should be transferable __________________ Treo 180 > Treo 270 > Treo 650 > Treo 750v (Running WM6) + Treo 500v *"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace."*

01-10-2007, 02:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
brandon why so cereal? Join Date: Aug 2006 My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: XP Posts: 1,542 Thanks: 83 Thanked 126 Times in 99 Posts	i wouldn't think you'd have to buy the s/w again, so long as you unreg the s/w if you sell your old pda, ie zero out your 650 before selling it. __________________ disclaimer any advice from brandon should be considered carefully as he is evil and will enjoy your suffering.

01-16-2007, 01:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
forgot Huh? I'm sorry, what?! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Woodlands, TX (north of Houston) My Treo: Treo 680 My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: Vista Posts: 3,525 Thanks: 256 Thanked 235 Times in 202 Posts	remember that most software reg codes are tied to your user id name, so make sure that they are the same if you switch devices. __________________ Don't drink the water, fish have sex in it.

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01-24-2007, 08:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
PoliceDog Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto/ON - Clearwater/FL My Treo: Treo 650 Posts: 67 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Really? I've never had occasion to experience that. (BTW - another reason I love my Treo is that I can actually get tech help from the person who wrote the program - eg. VolumeCare. And they don't make fun of us non-tech guys. How great is that! )

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