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Is there some big secret going on? Not trying to be a dick, but it seems several people are having the same issue (I am too. My programs worked fine, but I let the subscription lapse. Then I renewed it, but it was never "recognized". Now almost two weeks later, I have a new computer, new OS. After I installed Impulse I logged in with my credentials, and while it still has all of my info, it still won't recognize that I renewed my subscription. Nor can I even install any of the OD software

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One thing to keep in mind: Even if Vista compatible programs are supposed to work on W.7, even Microsoft themselves have a different W.7 beta driver for most of their own hardware (I have a Microsoft Media 3000 Keyboard). So obviously they do realize not everything is compatible.

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I've been running the beta (32 bit). I like that this OS, unlike most of the recent Windows versions, doesn't inherently cater to computer noobs. It's a bit more advanced right out of the box. I'm looking forward to seeing how W.7 plays with Stardock...

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I think Impulse is a lot purdier than Stardock Central. My only issue with it so far is I couldn't find the field to register Cursor FX. It wasn't under Stardock, Wincustomize, or Standalone Programs...

Reply to The existence of for-pay stuff doesn't hurt you in Personal Computing WinCustomize Forums

[quote]You are the one arguing that I don't have the right to speak my mind -- your original response explicitly stated that my post (i.e. me speaking my mind)[/quote] I never said you couldn't say what you wanted to, I just found it rather... [i]odd[/i] to read a CEO so blatantly trash talking. I run my own business as well, and I couldn't imagine talking that way to a customer or potential customer (unless they started the confrontation first, and even then I try to settle the issue diploma

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[quote]He is entitled to a modicum of respect, any poster who himself behaves respectfully is. I have to admit I'm a little baffled by Brad's unnecessary hostility in that response, I chalk it up to being overworked and generally being in a bad mood. [/quote] I'm willing to chalk it up to such too (he did admit putting in a lot of work on GalCiv2 at the moment). I'd rather just bury the hatchet, because frankly, I *do* really like Stardock products, and was hoping to get into skinning more, a

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[quote]I find it sad that you consider Frogboy's comments unprofessional. He simply stated what many people who read your post were thinking - and without the profanities that most would have answered with.[/quote] What I find sad is, you and several others applaud Brad for "speaking his mind", yet chastise me for speaking mine.

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[quote] No, I was referring to you. Asking for the "modicum of respect" is a pretty hefty form of appeasement - one might say you seem to feel yourself "entitled" to said respect.[/quote] You seem to forget, I *did* pay for the software. That *does* entitle me to a little respect. It's not a "hefty form of appeasement". I didn't complain about the fact that they charge for their software. I owned up and purchased it because I felt that it was worth it. Since when does that give someone (espec

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[quote] I think Frogboy's attitude could be more accurately summed up as: There are lots of people who think he's doing a good thing, so losing a few customers - or even a dozen or two due to bad word of mouth from said disgruntled customers - is worth the time, effort, and money saved by not appeasing them.[/quote] If you're referring to my specific exchange with him, I would ask you to re-read the posts. I *complimented* Stardock. I've spent over 80 dollars on stardock products. Does that s

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[quote]I'd love to put up a module that just changes the United Planets in GalCiv II. Or a module that adds new types of planets or new super abilities or new random events or whatever. But I'm not doing that for free. We'd have to be paid for it. I'd probably ask for $9.95 or something per module. But would we get massively flamed? Probably.[/quote] Flamed by whom though? Like the above poster said, by a few people who wouldn't pay for it even if they could? I doubt it. There are people w

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[quote]I think Fungus has a point there, but as opposed to him I enjoy Brad's posts. I hardly ever agree with what he says, but the fact that these forums aren't cleansed by the PR departement and the CEO is dares to say what he think is quite refreshing. Just for I that I like Stardock as a company. And then there are all the other cool and unique things like good games, great support, ...[/quote] Thank you. I have no problem with Brad speaking his mind. In fact I applauded and complimen

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[quote]Oh wah. Please do not ever buy anything from us again. How is that? If I had a nickel for every time some guy came onto the forum and said that something I said offended them or predicted that my posts would drive the company out of business I'd be insanely rich.[/quote] Wow, what a shitty way to treat a customer. If it wasn't for the fact that Stardock basically has a monopoly on windows skinning products (and make no mistake, just by virtue of the fact that they work with the OS,

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Okay, flame me if you want after I say this, but here goes: I totally agree with you 100%, about everything you said. However, since you actually work for Stardock, your [I]way[/I] of saying it is totally unprofessional and borderline offensive. A business should never EVER tell any of it's potential customer base (and yes, anybody who doesn't work for the company is "potential customer") to basically "like it or shut the hell up". I own the full pay versions of several stardock products and

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I've made some object dock icons. That's fun (especially since we have a larger dimension size to work with). I had created a cursor set a long time ago, but nothing like what's capable with Cursor XP. Problem is, everytime I start to create a cursor, nothing really 'clicks'. Know what I mean? btw, side note: what's the ideal size for CXP cursors? Thanks!