Updating without a function cd-drive

[thewreck]

Hi, i would love to update my MMF2, but my dvd-drive seems to have given up on me and refuses to read the cd. What do I do?

[Jeff]

I don't think there are any options if your CD goes south.
Let me think and look around maybe I can come up with something but perhaps the fastest is to swing by a computer shop or 2nd hand shop and see if you can get a replacement for a couple buck.

Old CD-ROM drives must be a dime a dozen.

[thewreck]

They are, but not for laptops =P

anyway, i solved it by mapping the cd-drive of my stationary computer to the laptop over the network.

Still, its kinda annoying to have to carry around the mmf cd to be able to update.. just a small nit pick

[James]

You could create an ISO of it and then mount it (that's what I do).

[DJFuego]

I have to agree with Jamie, CDs are just so 90s, not to mention cumbersome.

Yep I must say carying a USB stick these days is a little more portable, or a phone with USB capabilities. 8 gig mem sticks are getting close to the same price of a DVD writer.

Try RDP-ing to your desktop through a phone and using MMF2
You can also get USB DVD/CD Drives too.

[Jeff]

Yes you could store copies of your CDs on your hard drive or other device then point the updates to that to do the upgrades.

I know having to have the CDs and a current valid serial number to update is a bit of a pain for honest users but it could change next time we press a CD.

[DJFuego]

Ever thought of Distributing MMF through Steam or an internet based solution and or Dongle/usb protection? Or make a DVD.

[Jeff]

Yes there have been talk of how we will distribute in the future but nothing decided. I don't think we will be doing anything different until MMF 3 comes around. So thats a bit in the future

I don't really like dongles and the schools we work with HATE them, but some sort of download option would be cool.

Maybe Steam... thats an interesting idea.

[Paul_Boland]

Yes, please do not go with the dongle option. Lightwave comes with a dongle for it to work and it's a real pain at night, working on my laptop and I decide to do some work with Lightwave, and I have to hop inside to pull the dongle out of my desktop. Also, I wouldn't feel comfortable bringing my dongle on trips with me. Lose it and your screwed!