Jane Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 What if I have TOG on my computer and it crashes? Can I still use the CDs to put it back on the computer (or a new one)? I've had lots of experience with crashing computers. I have no desire to re-sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 You can download DE as many times as you want. If you need a new computer you call Lampstand Press and they will deactivate your current license and issue a new license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in the Country Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 This concerns me a bit. I just bought TOG Year 1 and I got the printed version because I was confused about the DE version. I am not afraid of digital versions of things. I actually like the idea of being able to read the teacher materials on my PC since my computer desk is where I do all my grading, planning, etc. My concern is with their copy protection. I have no desire to resell TOG. I want to have a usable curriculum for my next three kids after my dd is done with it. I'm looking at another 17 years of homeschooling and I don't like the idea of ending up with a useless CD frisbee at the end of it. I have too many CD-ROMs that no longer work with Vista that I am concerned about TOG continuing to function in the future for my other kids. Am I to understand that the DE version of TOG can only be installed on one PC one time? So if my PC bit the dust I would have to contact customer service in order to get it for another PC? What if TOG were to go out of business in the interim? Would I just be out of luck unless I went to the trouble and added expense of printing it out? I'm sitting here with a 6 year old PC on it's last leg. I assume I'll go through a couple more PCs before we are done with homeschooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&M Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 You should probably ask this question on the Tapestry website. I think it is a valid question and you should ask them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Am I to understand that the DE version of TOG can only be installed on one PC one time? So if my PC bit the dust I would have to contact customer service in order to get it for another PC? What if TOG were to go out of business in the interim? Would I just be out of luck unless I went to the trouble and added expense of printing it out? I'm sitting here with a 6 year old PC on it's last leg. I assume I'll go through a couple more PCs before we are done with homeschooling. No, you can install it on multiple computers with a free networking license. The rest of your question is best left up to the folks at Lampstand as Monique suggested. I believe someone asked a similar question recently. Look on the DE section of the TOG forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Their technical guy, Ray, is very helpful and easy to work with. Yes, you can have it installed on more than one computer. I have asked him if we could have it on more than one computer, on our house network, and he told me it could definitely be done. For me, it would be extremely difficult to use DE unless i could have it installed on more than one computer. Personally, though, I'll want a printed copy for safekeeping. It is my understanding that you don't get a disc, you get a download. Presumably if you back up your computer regularly, you'd have that in your backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Ray is great! I deleted my license accidentally :ack2: (it goes to gmail's spam folder). He had it fixed and working in a matter of about an hour. :cool: Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 It is my understanding that you don't get a disc, you get a download. Presumably if you back up your computer regularly, you'd have that in your backup. It looks like you can purchase DE as a download or on a disc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayT Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 It looks like you can purchase DE as a download or on a disc. Yes, the disc is for those of us who are on dial-up and can't download large amounts in a reasonable amount of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Thanks everyone! Your answers are tremendously helpful. I'm really leaning towards the DE version because I think it will function better in my home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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