Hi Ray,
We are *trying* to be as generous as we can!!! Other software packages either require you to have the hardware permanently connected, or require you to always keep a dongle inserted into the computer. Basically, as far as we are able to tell, other software manufacturers make you carry *something* permanently. The problem is, what if that "something" gets lost or stolen? Then you're screwed...
With BEYOND, we allow you to use the software for a period of time *after* you have connected licensed hardware. Personally I believe this is very generous.
Under certain circumstances and for certain people, we can make a license file that allows software to recognize a particular computer, rather than a particular piece of licensed laser controller hardware. If you're interested in this, then contact Pangolin and we will work out the circumstances under which this special license file is delivered.
Best regards,
William Benner