Just remember that you can't upgrade to the dongless version and still use your dongle. You'll have to purchase another copy of Compuhost to run it on your second system using the dongle.

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"None of it are originals. All are copies."

You scared me for a second. The dongle version is moving to my laptop that has four USB ports, I'm buying the new dongless version for my show pc.

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If you're going to eat my mic, do you at least want some condiments?

I was concerned about leaving the CH dongle world for the internet licensed world, as I have seen the pros & cons of both at my day job (we make & sell products that use both technologies). That being said, I finally made the leap and converted a few months ago and it was, and has been completely painless.

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And what is the back up plan if it's friday afternoon on a holiday weekend and your computer's drive dies?

I don't like "internet only-ware" at all, it's too much relying on too thin of thread.

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"Kinda hate to admit it but Chip has a point.... " -- kjathena
"It really is quite brilliant to see how you argue." -- HarringtonLaw
"Because Chip never uses harsh comments or "comes on a little too strong"." - Bazza

Well I would just take my home computer's copy of the program and return it to the vault so that I could load Compuhost on a new laptop.

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"None of it are originals. All are copies."

Provided you were at home....

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"Kinda hate to admit it but Chip has a point.... " -- kjathena
"It really is quite brilliant to see how you argue." -- HarringtonLaw
"Because Chip never uses harsh comments or "comes on a little too strong"." - Bazza

Well, it's internet licensed...not "internet only-ware". You only need to be connected once to authorize the machine.



The backup plan? A backup laptop! You are authorized to have CH licensed on two machines. I would just fire up my spare, which is always with me.

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Yeah! I have a third laptop with the dongle still.

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KingBing Entertainment C'mon Up! I have a song for you!!! [font=MS Sans Serif][/font]

And do you keep your songs on an external drive and what if that dies? How many "spares" of that do you have?. (which are "unauthorized copies" of other mfg's trademarks)

Not trying to be argumentative, but this simply illustrates that no matter how "redundant" you want to be in providing non-stop service in case of an unforeseen event, you are infringing (according to some mfg's) just by protecting your business....

Just like using a burned disc instead of your original on a day-to-day basis.

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"Kinda hate to admit it but Chip has a point.... " -- kjathena
"It really is quite brilliant to see how you argue." -- HarringtonLaw
"Because Chip never uses harsh comments or "comes on a little too strong"." - Bazza

Of course you're not. That would be so unlike you.

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Your sincerity is heartfelt I'm sure.

So how many "backup drives" do you have? one? two?

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"Kinda hate to admit it but Chip has a point.... " -- kjathena
"It really is quite brilliant to see how you argue." -- HarringtonLaw
"Because Chip never uses harsh comments or "comes on a little too strong"." - Bazza

Are you going to pay me for my time for this audit?

(see how that works?)

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Bazza wrote:

c. staley wrote:

Bazza wrote:

c. staley wrote:

Not trying to be argumentative

Of course you're not. That would be so unlike you.

Your sincerity is heartfelt I'm sure.

So how many "backup drives" do you have? one? two?

Are you going to pay me for my time for this audit?

(see how that works?)

I wouldn't need to since I'm not "auditing" you on the threat of a lawsuit nor am I fishing for evidence against you. You must have me confused with your lessor...

I'm simply asking what is your contingency plan in case there is a failure of sorts with your system(s). You have one for the laptop, do you have one for your songs...?

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"Kinda hate to admit it but Chip has a point.... " -- kjathena
"It really is quite brilliant to see how you argue." -- HarringtonLaw
"Because Chip never uses harsh comments or "comes on a little too strong"." - Bazza

Just to surprise the few that may not know it:

Some years ago I actually ripped a bunch of my discs to a laptop for use at tiny house paties where work space was at a premium. I used the ORIGINAL PCDJ/KJ Red, ( not the later Red that came out at the same time as Blue). No bells and whistles, but it worked just fine, extremely easy to learn ( an hour), and did everything that I needed. If you find the old software anywhere, it's probably very cheap or free by now.

I would still use it for house parties, but when the lappy crapped out, I tossed it. Not about to re-rip a collection that is now around 3 times the size it was... Definitely good for a PC beginner though.

In my area, most of the PC based hosts ( I'm disc based, Newbie) are using compuhost, and they all seem quite happy with it.

It all depend what you want or need. You can get Kara-Fun either free, or for something like $20. Really meant for home use, but you could use it for a show as well. It has selectable backgrounds and a built in virtual mixer ( which- like all virtual mixers- doesn't come close to the real thing, but it's a learning experience.)

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"No Contests, No Divas, Just A Good Time!"

" Disc based and loving it..."

For those of you considering what software to buy, yes compuhost is expensive. It's an investment that will make hosting easier for you. Keep in mind that the add ons Invicion have (and can only use with their compuhost software) should make you think before you buy another software. At some point you may change your mind as you would want the add ons. If you decide to switch, not only do you pay the premium for compuhost and it's add ons, you just threw away the money you initally spent on some other software. Just food for thought.

Those of you that have compuhost, please message the invicion folks and let them know they need to make the KJMP locked songs show up on their karaoke kiosk. Let's keep pushing them.

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KingBing Entertainment C'mon Up! I have a song for you!!! [font=MS Sans Serif][/font]

Quick question about Compuhost and the Compuhost Remote Kiosk- Do you have to pay to continue receiving updates after a year? I have to do this for Siglos Pro. I did not find anything on this when I read the info on the program.

Thanks

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KODAA Enterprise Karaoke
International KJ Host
Chartbuster Certified Library 9 Jan. 2012

I bought two copies three years ago, and have not had to pay an upgrade fee since. I did have to buy the kiosk, but there was no upgrade fee for Compuhost itself.

I never did buy the latest version of Hoster or Siglos Pro, as they charge for upgrades after a certain period.

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[color=#ffff55]Mickey J.[/color]
Alas for those who never sing, but die with all their music in them.
-- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

Minor Program Revision Updates will be provided for free download to registered users of the previous version. *
Major updates will be provided for free download to registered users if they purchased the previous version within 60 days prior to the update release.

http://www.karaokeware.com/support.html ... e%20Policy:

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MTU Hoster is free for upgrades as well for fixes. If it's revisional upgrade - like from a 4.0 to 5.0, I believe it's either free or a $$ discount within 12 months of purchase - not sure.

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Great ....Thanks for the info about yearly update fees.
I am trying Compuhost with Remote Kiosk and I am going to try the Tricerasoft version of kiosk SW to make sure it works with Siglos Pro this week.

I actually got the new touchscreen kiosk working this weekend with a wireless & 4 port router and I believe it will be a SUPER addition to my show!!! I am excited...

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KODAA Enterprise Karaoke
International KJ Host
Chartbuster Certified Library 9 Jan. 2012