[Ti] CD writing software that's smart?

[Robert Nicholson]

Look I just don't agree with the concept of "leasing" backup software. 
I should be able to restore at any point in time regardless of my 
subscription.

Having not used Backup I assume it uses a proprietory data format for 
backed up data.

On Jan 26, 2004, at 10:20 AM, David wrote:

> On 1/26/04 3:50 AM, "Robert Nicholson" <robert at elastica.com> wrote:
>
>> Backup doesn't run unless it can find a .mac account.
>>
>> That is why it's outrageous Apple tied this product to their .mac
>> product.
>>
>> It's equivalent to only being able to iSync to your cell phone if you
>> have a .mac account. (which thankfully isn't the case)
>>
> I suppose it is equally outrageous that Apple offered iPhoto prints and
> other software only to .Mac subscribers. And how can Apple get away 
> with
> providing Panther only to those who paid for it? Why I understand 
> Apple even
> charges people to download music. How do they get away with that 
> behavior?
> Call a lawyer. Let's get a class action suit. Apple should give 
> everything
> away to we loyal Apple customers.
>
> Apple provides a service called .mac and it offers .mac users benefits.
> Backup is one of them. There are plenty of other backup options - most 
> of
> them superior to Backup.
>
> david
>
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