Design News articles from October 2005

Design News archives from October 2005

Oldies but goodies.(MY VIEW)
October 10, 2005... EVERY YEAR FOR THE DECADE I'VE BEEN WITH DESIGN NEWS, we've run a photo of a car on the cover of our annual automotive issue. As you've probably noticed, we're doing it again this year. But you probably couldn't help but notice that we ran a...

The passion and pain of engineering education: one college mixes hard work and happiness.(WEB LOG)
October 10, 2005... ARE TODAY'S ENGINEERING STUDENTS TOO soft? Judging by our mail, and by a recent Weblog in this space addressing the issue of unhappy engineering students (DN WEBLOG 6.27.05, http://rbi.ims.ca/4398-531), one could hardly be blamed for asking...

Should have done your homework.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the Editor)
October 10, 2005... Your latest editorial (DN MYVIEW 08.15.05 http://rbi.ims.ca/4398-508) begs for critical commentary. You really should investigate your subject matter a little more thoroughly before rushing to defend GM in this situation. Here are a few things...

GM no innocent victim.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the Editor)
October 10, 2005... Just as GM's management does not work in a vacuum, as you claim, neither does "the market." Would you claim that automakers could not have done better to produce more efficient vehicles than they are today? Would you suggest that the public...

Solution: raise the gas tax!(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the Editor)
October 10, 2005... You made a good case for demands from the market for gas-guzzling SUVs like the GMC Hummer, but I'd like to point out that exactly the same argument of, "if there weren't a market for these things, nobody would be selling them," could be made...

Who is the real villian?(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the Editor)
October 10, 2005... Karen's piece on the environmental record of the automotive industry hit the nail right on the head. Forcing public policy upon people by manipulating product plans in a free market cannot ever work. It is as ridiculous as criticizing clothing...

No different than drugs.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the Editor)
October 10, 2005... I read your article about GM. Do you really think people want gas-guzzlers or are they just tolerating what Detroit can get by with selling them? Why don't we sell heroin and cocaine over the counter? There would be a huge market for these...

Banner year ahead for packaging: growth, concerns, trends, and challenges.(Insight from Insiders)
October 10, 2005... What is the outlook for growth in packaging machinery? PMMI's 2005 purchasing trends survey of some 450 buyers predicts an overall 7 percent growth in packaging machinery sales in North America to an estimated $5.91 billion. That compares to...

A design recipe for ribs: poor rib design can actually make a part weaker--not stronger.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: DESIGNING WITH PLASTICS: A Practical Guide for Engineers)(Advertisement)
October 10, 2005... How do you like your ribs? We recommend well done because failure to observe basic design rules on thickness, height and radii could lead to premature failure of an otherwise flawlessly designed part. Poor rib design could also create cosmetic...

Turn down the sound! Noise analysis improves vehicle.(HEARD ON THE STREET)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... Movies portray the pleasure of drivers racing down the road with windows open or the top down, but most people would rather have near silence than the roar that comes with that wind-in-the-hair feeling. That's made sound and vibration testing a...

Cool perps: perpendicular recording, dual cores may take over.(HEARD ON THE STREET)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... The increasing density of semiconductor technology and magnetic media that has been the mainstay of growth in personal computers and embedded systems show no signs of peaking. New techniques in both areas show promise for future advances. ...

Cleaning up diesel engines, fuels: lower emissions rules will spark major changes.(HEARD ON THE STREET)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... Emissions regulations around the globe are tightening, so engine makers and refineries will be scurrying to meet requirements. Diesel engines are evolving to provide lower emissions, using both mechanical and electronic techniques, and...

New and notable product design.(FLASH)
October 10, 2005... Mention networks and most people immediately think of computers or cell phones. Here are five products with networks that may not be as familiar as the Internet or Bluetooth. 1 INTELLIGENT WIPER MOTOR Microrisc IQWIPER. This reversing...

Use sound judgment with dynamic range.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: THE DATA DETECTIVE)(Advertisement)
October 10, 2005... Almost everyone has heard the difference in the quality of sound produced by movie-theater system and that produced by home-theatre audio equipment. The difference can arise from audio-signal distortion that human ears can detect at low levels....

More options mean better values. Improving the quality of your selection process.(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... In today's global marketplace, helping you keep your competitive edge is what we work with everyday at Minnesota Rubber and QMR Plastics. For over 60 years we have provided leading OEM's with the elastomer and thermoplastic elastomer materials,...

Oregon and Washington join California in auto emissions clampdown.(Environmental news engineers can use)
October 10, 2005... Both Oregon and Washington are getting ready to adopt California's toughest-in-the-country emissions standards for cars, light trucks, and SUVs. By 2016, all new passenger vehicles sold on the entire west coast will have to comply with the...

Plastic hubs improve coupling: maker says less weight, inertia leads to better servo system performance.(TECHNOLOGY YOU CAN USE)
October 10, 2005... Trading fiber-reinforced plastic for aluminum, new couplings from R+W deliver lower moments of inertia compared to metal versions of similar capacities. That translates to faster accelerating--or smaller motors and gears for achieving it. After...

Cars head home: bringing technologies from homes to cars poses many challenges.(AUTOMOTIVE)
October 10, 2005... During the dot com boom, a popular prediction for cars was a vehicle that constantly monitored the Internet, checking for e-mails, providing stock quotes and telling hungry drivers which restaurants were near the next off ramp. That idea...

Materials documentation still a mess: capturing information becomes a storage nightmare.(ELECTRONICS)
October 10, 2005... One of the thorniest issues in the conversion to lead-free electronics is compliance information. The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI) worked with the IPC, the electronic industry's packaging group, to offer a standard...

Compressor maker adjusts speed: energy savings, better supply pressures are main selling points.(FLUID POWER)
October 10, 2005... Sometimes referred to as the "fourth utility," compressed air plays a vital role in many manufacturing and process industries. Yet as energy costs rise, the price for this resource increases accordingly. That's why compressor maker Curtis...

Push, don't turn: new self-clinching stud accepts push-on nuts.(FASTENING)
October 10, 2005... Push-on plastic nuts and self-clinching sheet metal studs have each established a good track record when it comes to improving assembly productivity. But these two fastener types have traditionally run on different tracks. "They haven't been...

Sheeter maker swaps PLC for PC: customer demand spurs change.(MOTION CONTROL)
October 10, 2005... Mild market pressure convinced sheeter maker Marquip Ward United that PCs could control its machines as well as, or better than, PLCs. Now that the company has shipped more than two dozen dual rotary knife sheeters with PC controls, its...

The big picture: engineers can see huge images, share graphics worldwide.(SOFTWARE)
October 10, 2005... Automotive and aerospace engineers have grown accustomed to examining virtual prototypes on 3D displays, but even the largest monitors display a small representation of a car or plane. However, software vendors are now offering cost effective...

Elastomer improvements: the latest TPE materials offer better properties through chemistry changes.(ENGINEERING PLASTICS)
October 10, 2005... Thermoplastic elastomers really do get better all the time. Bob Eller, whose consulting firm tracks TPE technology, notes that the suppliers of these materials have recently applied a couple of strategies to improving these materials. One...

Hydraulic fans cool diesels: systems increase efficiency, location options.(MOTORS)
October 10, 2005... For diesel engine users, temperature control is a bigger concern than ever as engine makers wrestle with meeting Tier 3 and 4 emissions requirements. While electric fans, clutches, or variable pitch blading can do the job, hydraulic motors are...

Make Excel display engineering data: with some coaxing, Excel prints exponents in engineering multiples.(EXTREMELY HELPFUL STUFF YOU WON'T FIND IN THE USER'S MANUAL)
October 10, 2005... MICROSOFT'S EXCEL SPREADSHEET PROVIDES A helpful tool for manipulating data, but sometimes its formatting capabilities don't cut it. Although Excel can display data in scientific format, for example, 6.023E23, you can't get it to produce...

Pouching machine ... laser-printable labels ...(covering the heat )
October 10, 2005... Dear Search Engineer: I have a "pouching" machine that takes a roll of plastic material and folds it under itself and heat-crimp seals the plastic into a tube shape and then crimp seals again at the ends with another set of heat sealing...

Clippard: stainless steel cylinders.(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... Features [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Polished ID 304 stainless steel tubes for low breakaway * Precision rolled construction for a solid, leak proof cylinder at a reasonable price ...

Kangaroo.tv interactive viewing terminal: spectator multimedia.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: REFERENCE THIS!)(Advertisement)
October 10, 2005... With Kangaroo.tv, sports fans attending events such as the Champ Car World Series are not limited to watching the action on the course. They can get behind the scenes details that are broadcast at the event, such as access to on-board or pit...

The quest for imperfection: can North American and European automakers build vehicles as reliable as a Lexus or Honda? If they use a concept called "functional build," they can.(Cover Story)
October 10, 2005... WHILE STUDYING AUTOMOTIVE DOOR ASSEMBLIES A FEW YEARS AGO, RESEARCHER JAY BARON made an amazing discovery: One automaker's door assemblies, made from near-perfect parts, were getting low marks from customers who complained that the doors were...

Elastomers stretch modeling abilities: three straightforward strategies can dramatically improve the accuracy of thermoplastic elastomer simulations.(ENGINEERING PLASTICS)
October 10, 2005... WITH VIRTUAL PROTOTYPES NOW COMMONPLACE, PARTICULARLY IN the automotive world, you might think engineers have mastered the intricacies of modeling components made from common materials. But the thermoplastic elastomers used in various sealing...

Cars that cook: a few years ago they were saying kitchens were the next garages. Our unscientific poll says maybe they were right.
October 10, 2005... YOU'D HAVE TO LIVE IN MANHATTAN AND NOT GET DOWN TO THE STREET MUCH to have missed the tuner car craze that's rallied across the nation. They're everywhere, and not just Hondas anymore. With sales of aftermarket performance parts surging, it...

Upgrade to the next generation of fully integrated electronic/electro-hydraulic machine control with our New i-Configure System[TM] software and all control hardware from HydraForce.
October 10, 2005... New i-Configure System[TM] software: * Flexible architecture allows for configuration of single (centralized) or multiple (distributed) ECUs. * J1939 CAN-based. * Less new software content required. * Reduced ECU memory usage....

Gateway: saves space.(MOTION CONTROL)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... The AS-I Smartlink Profibus DP Gateway features a reduced housing depth of 57 mm; it uses smaller enclosures, thus saving space and reducing costs. It is designed to be ready for operation upon connection to the AS-I system, and it provides...

Linear positioners: fast responding.(MOTION CONTROL)
October 10, 2005... Engineered to provide steady and dependable valve control when combined with the company's linear valve actuators, the Series 165 PRECISOR[R] II pneumatic and electro-pneumatic positioners feature a rugged design that can withstand harsh...

Robots: for small parts.(MOTION CONTROL)
October 10, 2005... The YK180X and YK220X are engineered to be compact SCARA robots with arm lengths of 180 and 200 mm. They feature an installation footprint of 112X105 mm, and they offer flexibility in system design. They are designed to be used for extremely...

Shaft grounding brush: prevents electrical damage.(MOTION CONTROL)
October 10, 2005... The AEGIS SGR[TM] shaft grounding brush prevents electrical damage to ac motor bearings, as well as extending motor life by safely channeling harmful shaft currents to ground. Conductive microfibers inside the product enable shaft currents to...

Driver software: reduces costs.(MOTION CONTROL)
October 10, 2005... The 32-bit LinkMotion[TM] machine driver software is designed to make programming motion control boards as easy as sending a file to a printer. It reportedly speeds up the design-to-manufacturing process and reduces costs by eliminating the...

Speed controller: good value.(MOTION CONTROL)
October 10, 2005... The DEC 70/10 speed controller is specially developed for the upper performance range where it can control electronically commutated dc motors of up to 700W. The four-quadrant product needs no additional encoder; it operates with the motor's...

Indexing system: simple programming.(MOTION CONTROL)
October 10, 2005... The company's non-servo rotary indexing system consists of a pneumatic drive unit with multi-station turrents as well as grippers in a range of configurations and sizes. Indexing is in 10-degree increments with on/off control to solenoid...

Pneumatic actuator: rugged.(MOTION CONTROL)
October 10, 2005... The PCD and PCS pneumatic valve actuators feature a four-piston rack and pinion design for high torque output. The rugged design enables the product to be smaller than other design types, making it ideal for applications with tight space...

Fahrtwind simulator: uniform laminar airflow.(MOTION CONTROL)
October 10, 2005... The company's fahrtwind simulator features built-in tangential fan that meets the requirements faced when testing vehicles on test stands. It ensures a uniform laminar airflow with exact reproducibility. Space reduction is achieved through air...

Motorized force tester: smooth top surface.(MOTION CONTROL)
October 10, 2005... A 50-lb capacity horizontal motorized test stand, the ESMH is designed for tension, compression, and friction testing. The product's smooth top surface makes it ideal for coefficient of friction testing. It features integral limit switches for...

Stepper motor: durable.(MOTION CONTROL)
October 10, 2005... Providing linear motion in a rotary-size package, the LINEARSTEP[R] linear-type stepper motor is offered with outside dimensions of 25 and 35 mm. The product's linear shaft movement enables users to design a simple system at a fraction of the...

Brake pack: instantaneous stop.( electromagnetic brake motors )(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... The SB50 brake pack provides four key control functions for ac induction, reversible, watertight, and electromagnetic brake motors in a single package. Forward/reverse motion, instantaneous stop, electromagnetic brake control, and thermal...

Stepper motor: variety of voltages.(unipolar voltages)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... The company's hollow pancake stepper motor features a 2.5-inch hole in the center for a microwave tube. It is designed for applications where accurate positioning and high torque are necessary. It has a 1.8 degree step angle and provides up to...

Incremental encoders: reliable operation.(machine tool encoder)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... The DGS60 incremental encoders are rugged IP-67 products that are available with resolution up to 10,000 pulses for precise, reliable operation in tough environment conditions. Their design easily accommodates adaptation to suit specific...

Stepper drive: two control options.(stepper drive)(Applied Motion Products)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... The STAC6 high performance stepper drive features current output from 0.5 to 6.0A with 90 to 130V ac input, 50/60 Hz. They provide software selectable resolutions from 200 to 51,200 steps/rev at speeds up to 133 rps. Two integral control...

Fuel pump: cost effective.(flow capacity four stroke engines)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... Designed to offer excellent dry lift performance and flow capacity for use with two- or four-stroke engines up to 25 hp or more, the company's FPC fuel pump has a cost-effective, fully serviceable design. Mounting is provided by two 1/4-inch...

Sub plates: acrylic base.(acrylic sub plates)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... The KIP series of acrylic sub plates are engineered for simple design and easy installation of complex media flow requirements. The use of an acrylic base permits the flow of various media through a single base using multiple inlets and...

Portable flaring machine: enables quick changeover.(KarryFlare)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... The KarryFlare is a portable flaring machine for fabricating 37 degree flares on tubing. It consists of a hydraulic flaring device and a hand-operated, hydraulic pump. It is designed for on-site flaring of steel and stainless steel tubing. The...

Pump and cartridge: all-in-one.(separate the corrosion)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... Manufactured to filter process fluid within a tank to eliminate the time and expense needed to install a separate, standalone filter and pump, the company's in-tank filtration system features an all-plastic, corrosion-resistant CPVC...

Hose identification markers: track hose installations.(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... PAGE-Indent[TM] hose identification markers feature a clear silicone sleeve with encapsulated data, such as date of service, flow direction, part-, location- or lot-number, a symbol, color coding, or radio frequency identification tag. They are...

Fluid dispenser: with digital display.(I & J Fisnar Inc. )(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... The DK118 is part of the company's line of "Teach & Learn" dispense systems. A digital LED display provides a brightly illuminated 12.7-mm, three-character set with floating point for immediate recognition by the user. The display can toggle...

Circuit breakers: frame size variety.(FLUID POWER)
October 10, 2005... The company's hydraulic/magnetic circuit breakers do not rely on a change in temperature, caused by increased current flow, to activate the trip mechanism. Also, ambient temperature and sympathetic heat do not affect the ciruit breakers, and...

Heat exchangers: efficient performance.(FLUID POWER)
October 10, 2005... The Brazepak heat exchangers are engineered for applications requiring high performance in a small size. The brazed-plate products are compact and economical in a range of applications, including refrigerant condensers and evaporators, and oil...

Airless cylinder: delivers precision.(FLUID POWER)
October 10, 2005... The company's multi-position airless cylinder is engineered for inclusion in applications requiring high speeds combined with multiple position operation, such as high speed insertion equipment in the packaging and semiconductor manufacturing...

RF cable connectors: high durability.(FLUID POWER)
October 10, 2005... The SMA subminiature RF cable assemblies are available with straight or right angle terminations. They feature high durability, compact semi-precision connectors, and use 0.085 and 0.141 inch semi-rigid cables and standard flexible cables. The...

Vacuum station: miniature.(FLUID POWER)
October 10, 2005... The Mitey-Airvac[TM] air-powered miniature vacuum station can be remotely controlled for a variety of lifting, robotics, and veneering applications. It features an internal check valve to maintain vacuum in case of a power loss, as well as a...

Vacuum pumps: low air flow.(FLUID POWER)
October 10, 2005... The Air-Miser[TM] MSMP-AM series vacuum pumps are engineered as multi-stage, air-driven pumps that will deliver 27 Hg at 45 psi air pressure. They are compact and lightweight, measuring 96X32X24.9 mm. They have no moving parts and are available...

Inverters: vacuum encapsulated.(FLUID POWER)
October 10, 2005... The E2001 1 and SE/SE2 series of dc/ac inverters for powering CCFL-backlit LCDs feature a vacuum-encapsulated design to ensure reliable CCF lamp ignition, even in harsh environments. Their vacuum-encapsulated design provides maximum resistance...

Roller pumps: durable.(Delavan Ag Pumps Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... The Diamond series 5500 roller pumps feature a special alloy body and end plate for maximum durability. This design enables the product to last up to 10 times longer than conventional cast-iron pumps when pumping harsh agricultural chemicals,...

Log detector: enhances sensitivity.(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... Featuring superior sensitivity, the LT5537 high-performance log detector enables more accurate measurement of lower levels of RF and IF signals. It has a wide operating frequency range from near dc to 1 GHz according to the company. It features...

Lithium-Ion battery chargers: dual input.(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... The LTC4076 and LTC4077 standalone dual-input linear battery chargers charge single-cell Lithium-Ion batteries from wall adapter or USB power sources. They use a constant-current/constant-voltage algorithm for charging, with charge current...

Keyboard and mouse: sealed.(InduKey North America)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... The InduProof2[TM] keyboard and InduMouse[TM] is designed for medical and food industry applications. They are encased in a silicone cover that is highly resistant against chemicals. The able connections consist of non-spiral, smooth and sealed...

Rotary sensors: 12-bit resolution.(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... The RSC3700 family of non-contacting rotary sensors is engineered to provide 360-degree absolute angle measurements with 12-bit resolution. Measurements are referred to a mechanical index point, providing retention of position in the event of a...

Step-up converter: PWM dimming.(ELECTRONICS)
October 10, 2005... The LT3486 is a dual step-up dc/dc converter that is engineered to drive up to 16 white LEDs (8 LEDs in a series per channel) with constant current. True PWM dimming delivers constant current to the LEDs, keeping the emitted light a constant...

Photoelectric sensors: miniature package.(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... The BOS 2K family of photoelectric sensors are designed to combine full functionality in a miniature package that is 20X7.5X10 mm in size. They have a scan range of up to 1.2m and supply four different sensing modes. A variety of reflectors,...

Reduce expensive maintenance and down time.(International Bellows and Covers Inc)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... Protect exposed parts with a bellows or cover from Int'l Bellows & Covers, Inc. Custom and standard size sewn bellows to your specs. Ideal for machine tools, machine screws, precision hydraulics, etc. High quality coatings and fabrics available...

Krytox[R] Fluorinated lubricants.(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... Krytox[R] Fluorinated Greases and Oils are: Chemically inert. Insoluble in comon solvents. Thermally stable. Temperature range (-103[degrees] to 800[degrees]F). Nonflammable. Nontoxic. Oxygen Compatible--safe for oxygen service. Low Vapor...

Expanded CD-ROM: design for die casting.(PRODUCT MART)
October 10, 2005... All-new CD-ROM (free to qualified OEMs) provides a complete understanding of die casting. Includes vital information on alloy composition and die design, and a searchable library of award-winning die castings. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

The gadget freak files case #47: Kanceruk the magnificent strikes again.
October 10, 2005... As an occasional installer of alarm systems, David covered a lot of ground testing the integrity of the four-conductor cables commonly used as wiring. Each wire has four conductors and must be checked for shorts and opens. To cut down on all of...

The case of the rotting roasts.(True Stories)
October 10, 2005... BONNIE AND CLYDE FAVORED FORD V-8'S FOR GETAWAY CARS, AS DID many other bank robbers of the 1930's. The reason was simple: the Ford V-8 was a quantum leap hotter than the straight-six cylinder engines of other mass manufacturers. These...

Not all manufacturing is moving to China.
October 24, 2005... At CSA International, we are committed to expanding our staff and capabilities in the Far East and Europe. But we are also committed to expanding in North America. While the other leading laboratory is eliminating technical positions and...

Software on eBay: what a steal!(MY VIEW)
October 24, 2005... I JUST BOUGHT A COPY OF PRO/ENGINEER WILDFIRE ON eBay for $100--what a steal, since it normally retails for around $5K. In fact, it literally was a steal since it was a pirated version of the software. But as to who actually was getting...

The anadromous strain: always against the stream.(WEB LOG)(Column)
October 24, 2005... IT WAS AUTHOR JOHN MCPHEE THAT I FIRST learned the word anadromous. It describes salmon, shad, and other fish who swim uphill from salt to fresh water to breed. A writer would appreciate McPhee's applying it in a completely different context,...

Not worth the price of a blank CD.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the Editor)
October 24, 2005... Editor's note: In light of Editor Karen Field's recent escapades buying pirated software on eBay, we posed the following question to readers: Is buying software on eBay the same as stealing? Their responses follow. What's your opinion? Read...

If it seems too good to be true ...(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the Editor)
October 24, 2005... If the person selling the software owns the license, and the product manufacturer allows for such transfer of a license, the sale is legitimate. However, some software companies prohibit or limit the transfer of licenses. One must check the...

A shady deal.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the Editor)
October 24, 2005... Since fall is back-to-school time, maybe you shouldn't be surprised that the "sale" software you got was a student edition. Seriously though, I'm sure that you are not alone in the world in your bad experience when buying good products from...

Those pesky copyright police.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the Editor)
October 24, 2005... Because of the real screwball legal mess we now have (courtesy of IMHO, the various intellectual property associations), every piece of software, every music CD and every piece of video media is licensed differently. And it does appear to be...

Just transfer the license.(buying pirated software)(Brief Article)
October 24, 2005... I have not looked for software on eBay until now. It would seem to me that if you purchase "used" software and receive all the documentation, authenticity seals, etc. and you contact the manufacturer to transfer the license then it is a reuse...

Or you could rent it!(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the Editor)
October 24, 2005... If your cubicle mate bought a new pencil sharpener and did not like it after he/she tried it out, would they trash it or could they sell it to you? At the price of some of these CAD programs and with some of their narrow applications, why can't...

A shade of gray.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the Editor)
October 24, 2005... My answer isn't a clear black & white response. There are some cases where it is not outright piracy or sleazy, and you won't go to jail for it. There are some sticky situations regarding the actual software license, and then that software...

Go for it!!(software shopping in eBay)(Brief Article)
October 24, 2005... Shopping eBay for software? Go for it! But beware of rip off "copies," damaged goods, and plan on possibly having to supply proof in case of needing tech support. Provided you have the original copy and codes, why would there be any issue? If...