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Ostrich Pairing Mod
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:35 pm
by calvin
I have modified ectune. On Craig Moates advice: When resetting the vendor, e.g. to use with other software, the serial doesn't reset. No need to reqeust an other license when switch to ectune. The memory bank will be empty on reseting. Comments? Happy people?
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:49 pm
by z31
Is this with the new ostrich firmware or a new revision? Yes, Calvin this makes me very happy at least

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:11 am
by zeeman
SICK!!!!! Thank you. I like using software where the developers actually listen to peoples requests/feedback. Do we have to upgrade to a new version? Or does this just work now magically?
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:40 am
by JaredKaragen
Hey Calvin, cool cool! Though, I don't see why I would need to switch back

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 3:26 am
by Bindegal
That´s music to my ears. That should help ease up a lot of frustration for some new users/customers out there. Is this an eCtune-only change or is a new Ostrich firmware required as well? As always, I´ll happily test. And adapt the helpfile to reflect the new and improved behaviour too

/Allan
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:56 am
by borat
Awesome. I think that would have been a deal-breaker for some people. Thanks calvin!
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 7:48 am
by calvin
ectune only
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:34 am
by fast2camciv
borat wrote:Awesome. I think that would have been a deal-breaker for some people. Thanks calvin!
it had deffinetely made me look hard at other options...but now im sold! perfect.
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:19 am
by civic4g
Can anyone explain me better what this mod do? Thanks in advance
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:36 am
by Bindegal
First of all - This would only affect single-user license versions of eCtune for people who also use their Ostrich for other software as well. For the single user versions, the PC´s eCtune license is paired with the owner´s Ostrich. When this is done, a unique serial number for the Ostrich is generated. When the pairing process is complete, only eCtune can use the Ostrich. For other software to use it, the Ostrich must be reset. A simple press of a button within eCtune does this. Originally, a NEW serial number would then be generated in order to once again pair the Ostrich to eCtune - which, in effect, required the user to once again request a new license file from Calvin. THIS IS WHAT´s NEW (as I understand it, anyway): Now the original serial number is retained when the Ostrich is reset, so the same license can be used again. A very good idea in my opinion

/Allan
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 7:21 am
by calvin
Allan your completed correct
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:23 am
by civic4g
Now it's understood, very useful for who intend to use ostrich with other applications. Thanks Allan (for the explanation) and Calvin (for the mod)

Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:35 am
by zeeman
so has this magically taken effect in the eCtune software? Or do i have to download a new version of eCtune? I'm pretty sure i'm using R6 right now, but i upgraded to R6 before this mod was ever done. Good work calvin. This is greatly appreciated.
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:01 pm
by sohcd16y8
Thats awesome! This was one of my main concerns with the program.
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:23 pm
by WILD_EYE
Wow!. Very cool Calvin. I definetely have to try that out.