EQ7 boxed vs download
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EQ7 boxed vs download
Does anyone have an opinion on the boxed EQ6 vs the download EQ7? I admit to being a little old fashioned when it comes to software. For some reason I feel the need to actually touch it to feel it to believe it is real and mine. Any advantages or disadvantages to Internet download vs usb import to computer
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Like you I need to have the real thing close by
#1 reason it's nice to actually have something to show for the $s spent, and #2 the program and serial no's are there in case one has computer crashes, and these things dissappear. It has happened to me, and it's a real pain to have to contact companies to download again, especially if one need passwords.
#1 reason it's nice to actually have something to show for the $s spent, and #2 the program and serial no's are there in case one has computer crashes, and these things dissappear. It has happened to me, and it's a real pain to have to contact companies to download again, especially if one need passwords.
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You get the book and I don't think you get that when you download the program. Stay away from EQ6. I have been told by others on this board it has a lot of problems. I jumped from EQ5 to EQ7. If I am quilting, I have used EQ7 to resize or some changes with the project I am working on.
#4
I have done the upgrades from EQ5 to 6 to 7 and I have the boxes. I agree that it is good to have the info on hand. My only issue was when I tried to use simulation software on my Mac. I ended up buying a laptop to dedicate to EQ and having the upgrade box vs the download made it easier when I moved it.
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Are there issues with it on the Mac?
I have done the upgrades from EQ5 to 6 to 7 and I have the boxes. I agree that it is good to have the info on hand. My only issue was when I tried to use simulation software on my Mac. I ended up buying a laptop to dedicate to EQ and having the upgrade box vs the download made it easier when I moved it.
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I bought online and downloaded. The only difference I can think of, is how fast do you want it? Now vs future delivery date.
I'm a Mac user and my laptop doesn't even have a disk drive anymore. They are somewhat antiquated.
I'm a Mac user and my laptop doesn't even have a disk drive anymore. They are somewhat antiquated.
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You get the book and I don't think you get that when you download the program. Stay away from EQ6. I have been told by others on this board it has a lot of problems. I jumped from EQ5 to EQ7. If I am quilting, I have used EQ7 to resize or some changes with the project I am working on.
My reason for telling you not to get 6 is that it is older software. The next release may not support the things you are doing. Why would you buy an old program when 7 is already 1-2 years old as well? So, get 7 - and I'm not recommending that because I have issues with 6. I don't.
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