[mdlug] CAD vs CAE (for linux)

[Ingles, Raymond]

> From: Robert Adkins
> From: Ingles, Raymond <Raymond.Ingles at compuware.com>

> >  Don't the CAD programs have a long history of 'anti-piracy' measures and
> > such? Dongles, codes, and license servers, oh my! Enforcing such measures it
> > a lot harder when the end user can muck with the actual operating system. It
> > might be paranoia on the part of the CAD companies.

>     The question of whether or not the software protection mechanism 
> will be cracked is absolutely moot. The problem is, while the 
> programming team and support staff are likely very aware of that, the 
> decision making part of CAD/CAM software provides has no understanding 
> of this technical fact and thus it won't go away anytime soon. (Which 
> probably explains their fear with Linux quite succinctly.)

 Linux just points out how misguided software copy protection is. A lot
of people would rather not face that reality, however. See my .sig below.

 Sincerely,

 Ray Ingles                                             (313) 227-2317

 "Trying to make bits uncopyable is like trying to make water not wet.
  The sooner people accept this, and build business models that take
  this into account, the sooner people will start making money again."
                          - Bruce Schneier

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