Is this a real IR site?

[yosik]

I concur.
Not only does it make tremendous sense for private (non-commercial) uses, but as far as the education world is concerned, any student who has worked with AMS WILL make it his tool of development (and then, of course, will pay the price for the pro version).
In my opinion, ALL softwares should be given free to educational institutions. Think about it. Best way to promote a program...
Add to that a contest about "BEST APPLICATION OF THE YEAR WITH AMS" and/or a "BANK OF ASSETS (scripts, screen elements etc..)" and more...
Once you open the window, the sky's the limit.
Thanks IR, you make it easier to "enroll" new supporters for AMS.
Yossi

[johnraus]

This is very generous of you, IR. I think it's a great idea! I would still opt for the pro edition since I don't like banners even though all I create is freeware...but still a fantastic idea.

it's not only a great idea!
it's GENIUS :yes

[Centauri Soldier]

This is very generous of you, IR. I think it's a great idea! I would still opt for the pro edition since I don't like banners even though all I create is freeware...but still a fantastic idea.

[Imagine Programming]

At my school, all programming languages are considered useful.I have already tried introducting PureBasic at my school, and some students over there got into it and purchased full licenses. Now there is already a group of students at my school working on projects together (schoolprojects), these projects occasionally involve PureBasic as well.

Now since Linux is a very important aspect of many IT educational programs, and lua comes nativly on many distributions, is cross-platform and has many advantages, might just help getting lua in the program as well. Ofcourse, all these languages are extra's, but I have noticed teachers are willing to learn a bit more about these languages, and they will try to help students out with any problems. Now if students get interested in Lua, I think I might just tell them to go to www.autoplay.org so they can get a free copy to experiment with. And if they want to publish retail applications, they'll just have to buy the full version.

I think this is a great initiative, since the FlexIT programs in NL (there are a few, flexible IT educational programs) are open to anything, the student decides most of his material he/she should study.

[mystica]

All good and well. And IMO it'd be fantastic to see AMS being utilized within the framework of IT curricula in all schools. Unfortunately, as a teacher employed in the government school-system here in Australia, and as one who works closely with educational IT administrators, I can tell you flat out, that it is most unlikely to happen.

The purchasing of bulk-licences for software utilized on school-computers is a decision that is made by the school's IT administrator in conjunction with the administrative Executive body. Word-of-mouth recommendations by individual students using the product at home, or by so-called "geek-clubs" has a zero-impact effect on the administrative decision-making processes in Australian schools. The first question that's always asked is, How does it fit within the framework of the current curriculum and how does it relate to the learning-outcomes of the subject in question? And the short answer to that, is that Lua programming currently has NO place in the curriculum of Australian high-school students. Sad as that may be ... it's the reality.

There is currently, a low-level demand for Microsoft products like Visual Studio.Net where at an 11th/12th grade level, students have the option to enrol in subjects that enscapulate the basics of programming languages like Visual Basic. However, to justify the expense of mass-licencing of any software-product (least of all, AMS), it would first entail a recognised need for the product in question, and secondly a re-writing of curriculum outcomes & objectives for the subject in question. And as a 20 year+ veteran of the government school-system, I can assure you that the gears of curriculum-change in this country, grind very slowly indeed.

[sim]

Check again what Sim writes, I think he means that students get the message from schoolds
or other people to try AMS out, for example at home (the personal edition) and when students
like it, the school could purchase it. And I know for a fact, in the NL the government checks up
on schools wether they have valid licenses for software or not, so illegal use will not be tolerated
on schools whatsoever here. I think it's a good idea introducing this to the IT educational programs.

Yes IP you hit in on the head that I meant there thanks for explaining better for me :yes, When I was @ school clubs was set up by students what the school as nothing to do with but give a room, and if something seems it would be good to keep the kids out of trouble and safe the schools have a more that enable to school to by in to things just like this that dose not come out of there main yearly money

Well this is the fact in the UK but I am sure other places have schemes just like this.

I am sure many of us have told overs that might or already have started to us this free version.



Thanks IP for making that more clear to everyone

[longedge]

The 'spirit' of the agreement is obvious. Personal use means just that. So it excludes schools whether they're government or private. I don't think it sends mixed messages at all ... unless you want to start playing the bush-lawyer and begin knit-picking. Just respect what was obviously intended ... that is to say, respect the 'spirit' of the agreement as it 'appears'.

There is a tiny minority of Students in the UK who are not in school i.e. those who are educated at home. So what of the vast majority.

Understanding is a subjective thing. If only it were possible to know how we were being understood then life would be much easier. Do you feel able to speak in the imperative? I don't consider myself to be disrespectful.

[Imagine Programming]

The 'spirit' of the agreement is obvious. Personal use means just that. So it excludes schools whether they're government or private. I don't think it sends mixed messages at all ... unless you want to start playing the bush-lawyer and begin knit-picking. Just respect what was obviously intended ... that is to say, respect the 'spirit' of the agreement as it 'appears'.

Check again what Sim writes, I think he means that students get the message from schoolds
or other people to try AMS out, for example at home (the personal edition) and when students
like it, the school could purchase it. And I know for a fact, in the NL the government checks up
on schools wether they have valid licenses for software or not, so illegal use will not be tolerated
on schools whatsoever here. I think it's a good idea introducing this to the IT educational programs.

[mystica]

The 'spirit' of the agreement is obvious. Personal use means just that. So it excludes schools whether they're government or private. I don't think it sends mixed messages at all ... unless you want to start playing the bush-lawyer and begin knit-picking. Just respect what was obviously intended ... that is to say, respect the 'spirit' of the agreement as it 'appears'.

[longedge]

with the way IR as done this I have a feeling schools or atlest geek clubs at school and collages will be able to use IR and if all goes good get there schools to buy it.

The information on Autoplay.Org sends mixed messages -

If you are part of a company, organization, business entity or unit of government, you can not use the “Personal Edition”. Instead, you should purchase a license for AutoPlay Media Studio Professional Edition. Likewise, if you are an individual who has progressed from prototype to finished project and you now want to distribute your applications for profit or commercial gain, you’ll need to purchase a Pro license.

I’m not a lawyer, but the spirit of this agreement is that if you’re a student, a home user or someone who is writing applications that are to be distributed as freeware, public domain or open-source, you can use AutoPlay Media Studio Personal Edition. Otherwise, you can’t. Don’t let Karma be the judge… If you think you should pay, you should.

The majority of schools in the UK come under the umbrella of Local Government and so the first paragraph excludes the students in LEA Schools. The second paragraph is the important one I think since it spells out the intent and is more in keeping with how I have always viewed IR.

[sim]

with the way IR as done this I have a feeling schools or atlest geek clubs at school and collages will
be able to use IR and if all goes good get there schools to buy it.

And its going let people like me and others give back to the forum without reinstalling all the time
its a pain in the bum, now I know I can support IR without any problems I am happy :lol

[mystica]

Ahhh no more GREEN names huh? And no more "real" hackers so to speak. :yes Great idea.

As abominable as it is, I see no reason why this will change the reg/green thing in any way. As for people attempting to hack/***** the product, there will always be demand on the dark net for restriction-free pirated versions. I think IR recognises this and has simply made a very intelligent move towards making the best of a no-win situation in that regard. IMO it was a very perceptive initiative.

[Bruce]

Ahhh no more GREEN names huh? And no more "real" hackers so to speak. :yes Great idea.

[Desmond]

Thanks IR for the free Version. Would realy help to test something without reinstall AMS.

If you register, you receive 2 download emails with 2 different serials.
Is there a bug in the register form or everybody receive 2 serials?

Regards from CH
Worti

Hello Worti,

You should receive two emails. The first has a confirmation link that when clicked takes you to a website with your name / email / serial. At that point, you should be sent a second email that contains the same info displayed on that website.

Note that if you click that confirmation link twice (or refresh the page), you'll receive two of the second email -- and yes, the serial number will have changed. Don't worry -- so long as you're using a provided name / email / serial combination, you're a-ok.

Desmond.

[AMSWaves]

I Cant believe this IR Team.
Nice thought IR Team very nice.