SkinTech wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> I own the Boardmaker 2 (V2.6) PCB layout software, using a dongle.
> After 2 house moves within one year I lost the dongle, I know, my fault. The
> manufacturer, Tsien in the UK, only wants to sell me a new dongle for 70% of
> the full package which amounts to some 500$ US, which really, really knocked
> me out. I have original invoices, reg numbers so I can prove I bought it
> from them. But there was no discussion possible.
> Boardmaker is a DOS program, and I have since switched to Proteus (look Ma,
> no dongle!), but still have designs in Boardmaker I need to modify or work
> on. I am now forced to redesign these layouts or shell out 500$ US for
> something I already paid, very frustrating.
> So my question really is, has anybody still lying a Boardmaker dongle
> around, or is it possible to work without the dongle? What other options do
> I have?


Get your solicitor to send them a letter.
You will probably get a new dongle within
a few days.
-Roman

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