iLok is dead, long live iLok
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 9577 posts since 16 Dec, 2002
Amazon: why not use an alternative
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 9577 posts since 16 Dec, 2002
Yeah, they don't indicate if it a one time connection to authorise or if you need a permanent connection.
I imagine it will work similar to the soft iLok though not sure I understand the difference really.
I imagine it will work similar to the soft iLok though not sure I understand the difference really.
Amazon: why not use an alternative
- KVRAF
- 5756 posts since 29 Sep, 2010 from Maui
To me it sounds like everytime you fire up your DAW you would have to log in.
Its an interesting alternative, if they could say allow users to log in from
a cell phone if necessary, that could effectively eliminate the internet outage
problem. Basically, most of the primary complaints about the system would
be eliminated. Personally, I would still probably be concerned about security.
Its an interesting alternative, if they could say allow users to log in from
a cell phone if necessary, that could effectively eliminate the internet outage
problem. Basically, most of the primary complaints about the system would
be eliminated. Personally, I would still probably be concerned about security.
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- KVRAF
- 2063 posts since 14 Sep, 2004 from $HOME
What? I hope not every time I instantiate a new plugin!Upon launching iLok Cloud protected software, the users will be prompted to provide their username and password. That’s it—the iLok protected software is now ready for use, without any dongles or having to use
Also, passwords are inherently insecure. That's just screaming for malware collecting people's accounts hmmm...
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- KVRAF
- 4357 posts since 30 Aug, 2012 from Sweden
It will be hacked. Just a matter of time. The problem with all kinds of protection it only makes it more difficult for the legal buyer. Warez users just download and install plugins. I wish there could be a better way for the legal buyer.fese wrote:What? I hope not every time I instantiate a new plugin!Upon launching iLok Cloud protected software, the users will be prompted to provide their username and password. That’s it—the iLok protected software is now ready for use, without any dongles or having to use
Also, passwords are inherently insecure. That's just screaming for malware collecting people's accounts hmmm...
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- KVRAF
- 35436 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
Nonsense. Unless you also think leaving your car with the doors wide open is a smart thing to do, because you feel hassled by locking, or opening it every time you want to drive with it. A copy protection scheme is supposed to give SOME kind of protection, not a bullet proof protection against all kind of idiotism.Daimonicon wrote:It will be hacked. Just a matter of time. The problem with all kinds of protection it only makes it more difficult for the legal buyer. Warez users just download and install plugins. I wish there could be a better way for the legal buyer.fese wrote:What? I hope not every time I instantiate a new plugin!Upon launching iLok Cloud protected software, the users will be prompted to provide their username and password. That’s it—the iLok protected software is now ready for use, without any dongles or having to use
Also, passwords are inherently insecure. That's just screaming for malware collecting people's accounts hmmm...
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- KVRAF
- 2070 posts since 5 Oct, 2005
There giving a cloud option. Users can still choose to use the dongle, according to the second paragraph in the link.VariKusBrainZ wrote:http://www.studio-one.expert/studio-one ... 7cf6f0b3f3
Basically, they're going cloud
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- KVRAF
- 35436 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
Yes. Companies decide, like with the dongle option, whether they want to provide one of the protection scheme options, two, or all. It is all possible. I sincerely hope that most will offer the cloud protection though, because it is the bestest option, IMO. I neither like additional software, nor do i like dongles blocking my USB ports.
- KVRAF
- 40265 posts since 11 Aug, 2008 from clown world
I love their product so much I'm sure that whatever they decide to do will be great.
Anyone who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.
- KVRAF
- 6113 posts since 7 Jan, 2005 from Corporate States of America
Not remotely the same. My prior car's barrier to entry was a key and a lock. It did not complicate the function of, or obstruct my use of my own property. It didn't require a constant (and not guaranteed) connection to some online service in order to justify my right to use my own property. Today, the car i drive just requires a key fob to be in my pocket. i push a button on the door; it's like all that's needed is my presence. No barriers, no fuss, no complications. Software copy protection isn't remotely as elegant or simple as securing a house or car with a locked door.chk071 wrote:Nonsense. Unless you also think leaving your car with the doors wide open is a smart thing to do, because you feel hassled by locking, or opening it every time you want to drive with it. A copy protection scheme is supposed to give SOME kind of protection, not a bullet proof protection against all kind of idiotism.Daimonicon wrote:It will be hacked. Just a matter of time. The problem with all kinds of protection it only makes it more difficult for the legal buyer. Warez users just download and install plugins. I wish there could be a better way for the legal buyer.fese wrote:What? I hope not every time I instantiate a new plugin!Upon launching iLok Cloud protected software, the users will be prompted to provide their username and password. That’s it—the iLok protected software is now ready for use, without any dongles or having to use
Also, passwords are inherently insecure. That's just screaming for malware collecting people's accounts hmmm...
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- KVRAF
- 35436 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
Of course it complicates geting into the car. Just opening the door, or even having no door at all, which would be the equivalent to no copy protection, is much easier, than getting the key out of your pocket, unlocking the door, and opening it. The next step on top of that would be an alarm system. The thing with software is also that the threshold of committing a criminal activity is much lower, when you sit at home in front of your PC, and don't have to fear instant prosecution, because you feel safe.
Anyway, maybe the comparison is wrong indeed. Software protections has completely other demands than protecting a car, because the possibility of a compromise is much higher, hence the protection must be much more solid.
Anyway, maybe the comparison is wrong indeed. Software protections has completely other demands than protecting a car, because the possibility of a compromise is much higher, hence the protection must be much more solid.
- KVRian
- 700 posts since 19 Jan, 2008
In my opinion, invasive/extreme protection only hurts the legit user. I had some issues with iLok recently, had a bunch of plugins activated on two computers that broke up and I couldn't deactivate licenses from them. I had to ask for support and I was lucky enough for developers to agree on resetting them. At that moment I realized how easy would be to mess up and end up without any licenses.