12-28-2006, 08:19 PM
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Monocube Releaes SafeMode 2; Cracked In Record Time
"You requested - and I've listened: SafeMode 2 was developed from scratch, based on user requirements and feedback.
Yes, it supports Windows Mobile 5  SafeMode 2 now features an advanced PDA crash protection system:it's started very early (4th application - the first 3 are required Window Mobile applications) in the startup process, allowing a better control over what and when it's allowed to run....while entering SafeMode, it stops all known 3rd party application types"
The original SafeMode program has been updated, and looks to offer some pretty nice new features. Apparently not only do Pocket PC Enthusiasts think so, but also do crackers. 2 days after release, a crack was distributed that Mircea at Monocube was able to have removed from a website. It's a strange sign of popularity to be cracked (especially that quickly), however I think we can all agree that $6.95 isn't especially high of a price to pay for software such as this!
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12-31-2006, 08:51 PM
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:| Yeah, he created a great app which was freeware for a long time. Now he improves it and charges a modest fee and gets hit. Shame on anyone who uses the cracked version! :evil:
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01-02-2007, 11:05 PM
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Thanks for your support, guys.
The reason it got cracked so quickly is because I didn't invest a lot of time in the shareware protection part - I was aware it will be cracked at some point, no matter how much time I'd invest in protecting it (it happens to all applications).
Anyway, I don't plan to get rich out of selling SafeMode - as I said when I first developed it, it should've been a standard feature in Windows Mobile. I couldn't keep it free because WM 5 applications need to be digitally signed with a certificate - and each signing event costs. I hope you understand.
By the way, I have a Smartphone application under development - and I need some beta testers with some spare time - anyone interested?
Regards,
Mircea Rila
monocube.com
PS: Happy New Year
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01-17-2007, 07:17 PM
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Just a note for everyone. Version 2.1 has been released, below is what we received - it looks like a solid update:
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"This new version is a FREE update for all registered users. The most important things in this new release are:
-support for more devices (AKU 3.x Windows Mobile versions)
- better "services" handling: this prevents services from starting until you get a chance to enter SafeMode
- visual confirmation when starting in SafeMode
- packed files for smaller size - yes, I know, they were already small, but now they are about half the size You can get the new version at http://www.monocube.com. You should uninstall the previous version before installing SafeMode 2.1"
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11-26-2008, 12:43 AM
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Hey, I know this is an old thread, but perhaps it may interest someone 
I just finished SafeMode 3 (WM 5/6.x). It's available at my website at www.monocube.com.
Thanks.
Cheers,
Mircea
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