OS 3.9 ?

[SnowDog]

Quick question.... I bought 3.9 and just got it today!  I was wondering... was it distributed on CD-R with Printed label / CD Sleeve?  Just wanted to make sure I didn't get a copy that someone just made... Thanks!

[jj]

it sure wasn't. AFAIK. it looks like u got a copy. mine is a proper printed cd and box.

hope this helps, return and demand your money back, if they wont report them to your governments piracy department.

[Jose]

Yap same here. I bough a 2nd hand one but it's pro print quality.  Yours most likely a copy.
Where didn't you bought it by the way?

[Sidewinder]

Somthing similar happened to me when I ordered Deluxe Paint V from Software Hut a few months back.  Got a CD-R in a thin jewel case.  I recieved no manual either.  Pretty lame.  I doubt they have permission from the publisher (Electronic Arts) to distribute these obvious copies of their products.

On the other hand, I ordered StormC 4 directly from H&P last month and it came in a thin jewel case and only a semi-professional registration card for the insert.  The CD was a blue CD-R with a nice, professional label.

My guess is it's a simple way to cut costs, but if the OS 3.9 CD doesn't actually have the boing ball logo on it I'd at least check with Amiga Inc. to ensure that the company you ordered it from has permission to distribute such copies.

[SnowDog]

I bought it at Software Hut... Hmmmm

[Sidewinder]

Yes, Humm...Software Hut seems to be a bit shady.  They once substituted an inferior product for an item that they did not have in stock without notifying me.  It was the HiSoft C++ Lite compiler when I had ordered the SAS/C 6.5 compiler.  The two packages aren't even close in value.  I'd ask Amiga Inc if your copy is legit.

[iamaboringperson]

SnowDog wrote:
I bought it at Software Hut... Hmmmm

sounds like we should be avoiding Software Hut...

[SilvrDrgn]

Software Hut is NOT shady!  I've done tons of business with them without any problems.  One bad transaction does not make a bad company.

[Sidewinder]

We're not talking about 1 bad transaction.  We are talking about possibly 3.  I'd probably still buy things from them, but regardless, in at least two cases that I know of they have charged full price for an obvious copy of copyrighted software and in another they substituted a product of lesser value without refund or notification to the customer.  If this is not shady, it is at least questionable.

[Damion]

I bought 3.9 from S-Hut. It came in a shrinked
jewel - case with a proper CD. I have had
both good and marginal experiences with them.

The last time I dealt with them, I had a
somewhat bad experience, but to their
credit they did resolve it quickly, and
threw in a free sticker...no big deal but
I thought it was a proffessional gesture.

In all actuality, they are very good at
returning e - mails, and are struggling in
a dead market. They are FAR better than
Compu - dick....watch out if you have a
problem with them....

I say give them a fair shot...but don't be
afraid to ask for a refund or report them
if you have to.

[Methuselas]

I've had two experiences with them: One good and one bad. I remain neutral. I will probably be ordering a Catweasel from them, now that there are drivers for Amithlon. ;^) They say the third times a charm. :-D

[QuikSanz]

Hey now! Software Hut has been a great source for me. Most stuff in my A2000 came from Joe's place. HE willnot screw you. This comes from several years of doing bis w/SoftwareHut. I'm sure if you check it will be an authorized copy.

Chris

[iamaboringperson]

what i want to know is, what kind of computer dealer sells pirated crap?

[QuikSanz]

@ iamaboringperson

The question has been asked, however, we don't know if there is an Licence to copy. How about we wait for an official response.

Chris

[SnowDog]

OK... So I will call Software Hut tomorrow and talk to them about this issue.  

This is the first time I bought anything from them but I have to say... I've sent them some emails asking questions and they have been AWESOME!  

I was going to buy 3.9 off of EBAY... It said new but it just really looked like a copy that someone made... I didn't feel right saving 10 bucks to buy a copy so I ordered through Software Hut.

When I got the software it was a bit of a disappointment...  I was expecting at the least a professional looking CD (Like 3.5).  I could have easily printed this 3.9 label / sleeve with my $200 printer  BUT before I called them I just wanted to check to see if what I got was normal... From the sounds of it, probably not...

Thanks for all the comments!  I'll keep you posted!