Hello Cats4U,
This is my first time writing here in the forum.
Was the re-encoding at the beginning of the year the first time that SF used it? Or has this happened before with DRM problems?
ML10
As I wrote in message # 19, re-encoding was used initially in the first versions of StreamFab which were named DVDFab Downloader at the time. The time being somewhere around 2020, I think.
I had a 1-year license (Amazon) in 2023 and actually wanted to switch to a lifetime license in 2024. But then came the DRM story. I followed your reports closely and was no longer sure whether I should buy the program again.
That's totally up to you. Personally, I rely on torrenting nowadays more than SF.
Why did things go so badly at Fab in these 6 months?
Firstly, they were the victim of the cat and mouse game that is stream downloading. Secondly, I don't think they make the best decisions for their customers. They need better management and need to hire more competent developers, especially ones that specialize in cryptography.
Now you get the impression that everything is going great again and Wilson, for example, always answers and takes care of things.
That's an interesting impression. I don't want to dispel you from your fantasy.
From what I've heard, it seems that another DRM change is imminent. Is SF prepared for this or could a similar disaster like at the beginning of the year be imminent.
There's always another DRM change around the corner. It's all part of the cat and mouse game. I have no idea what SF is up to. Probably planning another porn release. You should ask them what they have planned for the eventuality.
I really appreciate your reports! That's why I'm asking you
Thank you, but there are plenty of other individuals here with plenty of valid opinions. I wouldn't rely on just one individual, especially if it is me. Gather everyone's thoughts and then make your own opinions.
- is the program something for the future or could it be difficult because the streaming services want to protect their content...
Personally, because of the cat and mouse hassle as well as the exorbitant price, I think the time for SF has passed. That's not even counting the slowness they take in fixing problems and being on the losing end of a multi-million dollar international lawsuit. If it was a worthwhile venture, they wouldn't be the last stream downloading program left standing.
Best regards from Germany
Right back at you from the good old U.S. of A.
