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The bulk of Karma problems come from PEBKAC errors. It is actually a very stable platform so long as the machine it is used on isn't being used for a bunch of other things that require additional software.

I have 12 licenses for Karma and still can't imagine using any other application to run shows. I test CompuHost and Hoster twice a year or any time they have a major update just to keep an open mind. I also test anything else I run across and to date, Karma is still the easiest to install and learn. It has all of the required features but few other bells and whistles.

Regarding DRM..... There is no effective way to apply DRM and maintain portability and accessibility. That is the big problem with DRM. You sacrifice user experience for security which prevents adoption. It's a no win situation.



Any luck/progress with your own software project Chris?
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karaokeniagarafalls wrote:
Then why is it working for Digitrax KaraokeCloudPro and KaraFun? Why can't Pep just DO IT too?


It "works" in the sense that it (a) locks users into a particular hosting software and (b) prevents casual or non-tech-savvy users from pirating the content.

However, even that content can be pirated. If you can output it to a screen or a sound card, it can be pirated, period. And if you can't output it to a screen or a sound card, you aren't using it for karaoke.

That's why we prefer passive measures and contractual obligations.
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jclaydon wrote:
chrisavis wrote:
The bulk of Karma problems come from PEBKAC errors. It is actually a very stable platform so long as the machine it is used on isn't being used for a bunch of other things that require additional software.

I have 12 licenses for Karma and still can't imagine using any other application to run shows. I test CompuHost and Hoster twice a year or any time they have a major update just to keep an open mind. I also test anything else I run across and to date, Karma is still the easiest to install and learn. It has all of the required features but few other bells and whistles.

Regarding DRM..... There is no effective way to apply DRM and maintain portability and accessibility. That is the big problem with DRM. You sacrifice user experience for security which prevents adoption. It's a no win situation.



Any luck/progress with your own software project Chris?


I have a very clunky method of securing the files on my systems that will prevent all but the most tech savvy from being able to remove the files from a PC. But it is a real pain in the (@$%&#!) to implement so i have only done it in testbeds, not in productions.

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Sorry for the confusion chris, but i was actually refering to the fact that you have hinted that you wanted to make your own karaoke software and kiosk

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