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There's also the issue of re-installations: let's face it, Windows can get crusty and unstable over time, and if you test out a lot of software like I do, formatting the hard drive and reinstalling Windows from scratch is something that you'll do a few times a year. I'd feel more at ease if there was a non-profit, centralized agency that would act as a middle-man in situations like these so that even if the company were to vanish, this agency would hopefully still be around to give out the activation key. As much as I respect the right of a company to defend themselves from piracy, I think the customer has an even more important right to always be able to use the software they paid for regardless of whether or not the company that sold it to them is still around. That $299 you just spent on the high-end version of FotoFusion? It's worthless if the company goes out of business.

My concern with online activation is the same as that of most people: when you purchase software, especially expensive software, there's a real fear that the company might go out of business, or suffer a disaster, and their activation server might vanish. May be ignored? I'd prefer a more clear-cut license that doesn't rely on whether a LumaPix staff member is feeling magnanimous or not. I'm certainly not going to purchase two copies of the same software if I'm the only one using it.Īfter some further research I discovered a FAQ entry they have on this subject that explains that while the license agreement is one install, 'a second activation allowing users the convenience of a second machine for personal use MAY be ignored by LumaPix, so long as the user does not abuse the situation'.

One-computer households are becoming more and more rare, and I dislike it when a vendor doesn't at least allow for the common desktop/laptop licensing scenario to enable me to use the software on my main computer with a big monitor, and on my laptop when traveling.

I took a look at the license agreement, and was disappointed by what I saw: the license explains that the software uses online activation, and it's only valid for one computer.

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After the initial user account control security prompt in Vista, the install proceeded. The setup file (downloaded from is only 11.3 MB in size, which is surprising given the deep functionality of this program.

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If you're interested in purchasing any version of FotoFusion, use the coupon code DHT20-2 to save 20% off the price.

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With all that functionality, is it still easy to use? Read on for the full review!įEBRUARY 2011 UPDATE: Be sure to check out some of the photo book projects I've created with FotoFusion ( Project 1, Project 2) - it will give you some better real-world examples of what this impressive program can do. I originally discovered it a couple of years ago and I used it to create photo collages of my vacations, and the software has only grown more functional. But this is no QuarkXPress - the heavy focus on photos makes it a streamlined, efficient way to make gorgeous pages covered with photos in a few easy clicks. Summary: LumaPix FotoFusion v4 is, at its core, a photo-centric page layout program. Accessing and storing templates and objects is confusing.Requires product activation and high-speed Internet access for some functions.Resolution output limited on lower-end versions.Highly optimized user interface for fast productivity.Product Category: Photo-centric page layout software Manufacturer: Lumapix Where to Buy: LumaPix Price: $39.95 USD (Essentials), $119.95 USD (Enhanced), $299.95 USD (Extreme) - see below for a discount coupon System Requirements: Internet access (you pretty much need high-speed access to do anything online with it), a working email account, minimum 256 MB RAM, minimum Pentium III 350MHz or faster, minimum 1024x768 desktop display resolution, a two-button mouse (three buttons preferred), 20 MB free disk space.

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