Re: [Harp-L] BendOMeter, what's up?



This looks really cool, and just the thing for a techo-person who wants to
learn/improve. I've seen positive comments here or elsewhere. But I'm
concerned about a few things:

1. Does it only run from the internet connection? Anyone who says "Yes" to
that prompt about letting it have *unrestricted* access to your computer and
network is insane or asking for trouble.

When you run the installed version it (javaws.exe) first wants to connect to 127.0.0.1:PORT XXX=various ports. I believe that that is a local host loopback connection. Then it tells you that it is checking for the latest version (probably a lie) and (javaw.exe) accesses 216.193.202.245 which is http://www.lunarpages.com/ I think this is where it checks to see that you are paid up. Once you have paid, you can run it without an internet connection sometimes, sometimes not. I'm not sure of his rules. You can lock down or disconnect from the internet while it's running and it works fine except for fetching tab.


2. The guy who owns it hasn't responded to any messages or requests for help
on his discussion board since August. That's a concern.

He responded to my email.


Any input? Is there a better product? I'd really like to try this.

It is easy to use, I like it, it helps. But like everyone else, I'd prefer a non-java based version that is not internet based in it's compulsive "did you pay" checking.


Peace and music,
Dave





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