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Software Guy Will you offer the discount on the Suite also? Thanks!

Sep 8 2011 at 12:33pm Copy Link

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Louis H I was wondering that as well, Software Guy, as that is the only version I am actually interested in.

Here is the page for comparing the versions, for anyone interested....

http://www.aquasoft.net/s...#editionen

Sep 9 2011 at 2:33am Copy Link

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AquaSoft Rumors have it that its true. The Suite is going to be up fro grabs for only 50 bucks instead of a whole Benjamin (can be selected as an alternative in the shopping cart)...

AquaSoft - Sep 9 2011 at 7:42am Copy Link

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AquaSoft Just in: after an in-depth product comparison in its Oct 11 issue, German fotoMAGAZIN awards "Editor's Choice" to AquaSoft SlideShow 7 for being the best product. http://bit.ly/aqss_fotomagazin

AquaSoft - Sep 9 2011 at 8:06am Copy Link

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Louis H Thank you Aquasoft for the response!

Sep 9 2011 at 3:35pm Copy Link

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Bxxxx Oxxxx I am only interested in Flash output. And hopefully into a single swf file. But this can not be evaluated in the demo as a plugin is missing.

Sep 10 2011 at 3:58am Copy Link

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Detlev Sczesny Can I use the software in german language?
dayter

Sep 11 2011 at 3:20am Copy Link

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Ennovy I think this software is very expensive.
Freeware like irfanview, xnview, faststone image viewer and many others can do the job and maybe even better.

Sep 11 2011 at 5:14am Copy Link

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Larry R I just bought the Suite and I got all the serial numbers for the various apps except for Earth Pilot 7. Does Earth Pilot have its own serial number?

Sep 11 2011 at 6:12am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @Detlev, in can be used in German and English

AquaSoft - Sep 11 2011 at 6:26am Copy Link

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James Kenney Does this do Flash output???
I am interested, but I do not see any mention in the features, but thin I am bad about missing things...

Sep 11 2011 at 6:29am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @Peter Lievers, AquaSoft SlideShow does one thing only - it creates awesome slidehows... the products you are mentioned are image management apps with no or very poor slideshow features (you forgot Picasa).

AquaSoft - Sep 11 2011 at 6:29am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @James Kenney, Flash output is not possible. Very few customers (webmaster) need this these days. You best shot is MP4, which is supported.

AquaSoft - Sep 11 2011 at 6:33am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @Larry R, EarthPilot doesn't need a serial. Just download the full version from your customer login area.

AquaSoft - Sep 11 2011 at 6:49am Copy Link

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Nik Frei I'd like to buy the software for $ 34.95, but in the shopping cart is the price $ 50.71. What's wrong?

Sep 11 2011 at 8:12am Copy Link

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Roger Thomasson @ Nik

The discount is showing up fine for me when I check it. Not sure what's going on. Have you tried clearing your cache or using an alternate browser?

-r

BitsDuJour Admin - Sep 11 2011 at 9:33am Copy Link

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Nik Frei Hi Roger, with IE8 and FF5 it's the same.

Sep 11 2011 at 10:37am Copy Link

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Roger Thomasson Strange... anybody else having this problem?

Nik, could you shoot me a screentshot of the cart page?

roger

bitsdujour.com

Thanks!

-r

BitsDuJour Admin - Sep 11 2011 at 10:43am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @Roger, I just tested it and it works fine on my side (tested it with FF and Chrome).

AquaSoft - Sep 11 2011 at 11:29am Copy Link

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M P re: Errors in pricing - IE8, FF & Opera ALL showed wrong totals when using my local curreny, but OK when using the USD

Sep 11 2011 at 6:29pm Copy Link

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CRAIG ALAN Hi,

What is the special price for the Ultimate version? I saw in an earlier post $34.95, is that correct and how do I order to get that price?

Thanks.

Craig

Sep 19 2011 at 4:08pm Copy Link

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AquaSoft Craig, the extreme 50% off deal only lasted 24 hours. But the 20% off deal is still on - so hurry (will be gone soon, too).

AquaSoft - Sep 20 2011 at 7:47am Copy Link

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Bertie Brummel If you are interested in this DiaShow version don't forget to ask for
Aquasoft's upgrade policy _before_ purchasing. Last November I bought the Suite-Version ( = full package) for the regular price
from www.aquasoft.de under my real name.

In December they released DiaShow BlueNet (which replaced the Ultimate version in the "Suite" bundle) but refused a to give a free upgrade. I even called them and mentioned, that nearly all big and small software vendors provide free upgrades when the product's previous version was purchased during the month before the upgrade's release.

The only answer I got was an unfriendly "We need to earn money"

Feb 10 2012 at 1:35am Copy Link

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AquaSoft BlueNet is not replacing Ultimate, it's a different version with more high-end features (allows writing BluRay disks; not everybody wants this) that actually costs $89 (vs ($69 for Ultimate). You can see a comparison here: http://www.aquasoft.net/s....as#prices. Sorry to hear that you got a rude phone reply from the customer service in Berlin, this shouldn't be. You can always reach me (Eastern Time, during regular business hours) via live chat when you go to our website (www.aquasoft.net) and click on the green "live support" button.

AquaSoft - Feb 10 2012 at 6:01am Copy Link

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AquaSoft Bertie, I forgot: off course you can upgrade from Ultimate Suite to BlueNet Suite. We haven't published this on the web (it's a maze of gazillion update / upgrade options). You should see your individual upgrade options and pricing after you login to your customer account .

AquaSoft - Feb 10 2012 at 6:40am Copy Link

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Bertie Brummel @ Aquasoft International:

Thanks for the response but I'm not sure you got the point:

I bought the WHOLE SUITE, not only Dia Show Ultimate. And since the release of DiaShow BlueNet it replaced DiaShow Ultimate in the Suite. That's why the new version was an upgrade for the SUITE too.

As mentioned before, I've hardly ever seen an enterprise refusing a free upgrade within a month after purchase.

Of course I know how to upgrade with cost. However, I was so disappointed that I decided against it..

Feb 10 2012 at 7:22am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @Bertie: if this would have been a newer version of Ultimate (i.e. 8.0), the update would be free. But as I said, it's really a step up product. The price difference is $20 in your case. If you are interested, please email support@aquasoft.net and tell them that you want to get this (and that "Hans" approved it), they will handle this for you.

AquaSoft - Feb 10 2012 at 8:56am Copy Link

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Bertie Brummel @ Aquasoft International:

> .. please email support@aquasoft.net and tell them that you want > to get this (and that "Hans" approved it), they will handle this for > you.

[x] Done

Thanks, Hans.

Feb 10 2012 at 10:34am Copy Link

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Stephen Kreyling I looked at the comparison chart, will the suite be available for 50%?

Feb 11 2012 at 6:20am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @Stehpen: Yup, discount is across the board!

AquaSoft - Feb 11 2012 at 9:09am Copy Link

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Brian H Hi- I'm in Bertie's situation (above). I am a loyal customer and bought the "Ultimate" suite package back in September here on BDJ, and I would like to upgrade my "Aquasoft Slideshow Ultimate 7" to "Blue Net". I understand it is is "step up product" upgrade, but when I click to buy this current offering there is an option to "Replace with SlideShow 7 with Blue Net" for only $10 upgrade charge, Since today is the day of the deal here on BDJ, would I be able to upgrade my current "SlideShow 7" with "Blue Net" product for $10? If you would please let me know, and then also who to contact for the upgrade I would appreciate it. Thanks, -Brian :-)

Feb 13 2012 at 12:50am Copy Link

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Nuno Greetings,

I bought the complete suite on 9/11/2011, and I would now want to upgrade to SlideShow Blue Net version. What is the procedure to get the upgrade discount? What is the price difference in my case so that I can contact support

aquasoft.net and tell them that "Hans" approved it?

Thank you :)

Feb 13 2012 at 2:03am Copy Link

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Constantin Florea @Robert. I am sorry but today's promotion is only for the "SlideShow 7 Ultimate" license.

BitsDuJour Admin - Feb 13 2012 at 2:10am Copy Link

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Louis H Constantin.....

then why this response from the vendor...

Stephen Kreyling - I looked at the comparison chart, will the suite be available for 50%?
Saturday at 6:20am

AquaSoft International @Stehpen: - Yup, discount is across the board!

????

Feb 13 2012 at 2:29am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @Stephen, @Nuno, @Bertie:
problem solved, here we go: please go to your customer area (login at www.aquasoft.net), there you will see the upgrade offer from Ultimate to BluNet for $40. Enter the coupon code "BlueNet-Stepup" and the price will be knocked down to $20 (that is the price difference).

AquaSoft - Feb 13 2012 at 5:15am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @Brian, @Robert, @Louis:

Shopping cart is fixed, the promotional offer now applies to ALL variations. When you click on the BUY button, you are directed to the purchase page that has a button for the Suite (for only $59.95 instead of $119.90).

AquaSoft - Feb 13 2012 at 5:18am Copy Link

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rob voe I would like to buy the suite at 50% but the shop doesnt show the option - only SlideShow 7 Ultimate and Blue Net. What am I doing wrong?!

Feb 13 2012 at 7:00am Copy Link

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Bertie Brummel @ Aquasoft International:

Sorry, but the suggestion in your last but one post does not work properly. When I'm logged in, the upgrade offer is visible for
$ 039,90. But as soon I click on the offer, the next screen switches to 39,90 Euro. I can change the currency back to $ again, but then the price is 55,30, reduced $ 31,50 not 20 bucks.
Please advise. Thanks.

Feb 13 2012 at 7:05am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @Robert: it should be active by now; you should see two big, bright yellow buttons that offer you to upgrade the shopping cart with the Suite, for $59,95.

AquaSoft - Feb 13 2012 at 7:46am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @Bertie: there should be a coupon checkbox at the checkuoy page. Click it and then enter the coupon code "BlueNet-Stepup" and the price will be knocked down to $20.

AquaSoft - Feb 13 2012 at 7:48am Copy Link

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AquaSoft Please note: this pricing is for the ENGLISH version and for international markets only. Aquasoft has a German website and a separate shop there.

These price discounts may not work if you are trying to order on our English / international site and your location is Germany, Austria or Switzerland, sorry.

AquaSoft - Feb 13 2012 at 7:51am Copy Link

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Bertie Brummel @ Aquasoft International:

" These price discounts may not work if you are trying to order on our English / international site and your location is Germany,
Austria or Switzerland, sorry."

That's strange, really. In my first post here I already mentioned that I bought my Suite from Aquasoft.de !! You even excused for the customer Servie in Berlin....

And now you say, your advice may not work for users in Germany. So we need to fix the problem outside of this promotion.
I contacted your support team as suggested last Friday evening but got no response. Would you please look into this?

Feb 13 2012 at 8:18am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @Bertie: now that you mentioned it again, I actually see this - my sincere apologies! The German team is separate from the international activities, that is the reason why they have an extensive German website and a separate webshop system.

The discount coupon will not work in the German shopping cart, unfortunately. Nevertheless, I would try to contact the folks at support@aquasoft.de or sales@aquasoft.de and ask them if they can give you a similar coupon for their shop. I am confident they'll be happy to help you there.

Hope that helps.

AquaSoft - Feb 13 2012 at 9:12am Copy Link

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Stephen Kreyling AquaSoft Earth Pilot 7 serial number is not included in the receipt page or emails. All other serials on the studio purchase are there.

Feb 13 2012 at 3:24pm Copy Link

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Software Guy One of my three favorite slideshow programs. the other two are LQ graphics Photo to Movie and NCH Photoshow, mostly for their sophisticated pan and zoom capabilities. There are many other good slideshows out there too. But this offer is really nice because the suites contain a number of fun programs at great discount.
If you bought in september you can upgrade to bluenet for 19.95 which is good if you have a blue ray burner but the upgrade is certainly not necessary.
This set of programs is licensed per computer so you just might want to sit tight on your september purchase and add the slideshow or suite to another computer so you can have fun on your laptop too. You can do a great quick and dirty slideshow on your big screen tv by just picking a folder full of pictures and plugging in the HDMI cable from the laptop (you might need an adapter but new ones have HDMI built in) to the TV. Great fun for a get together or event- everyone seems to love to look at themselves on a big screen. (hint-avoid super close-ups of the wife in whatever folder you pick unless you like sleeping on the sofa). Kids love it. And the suite lets you print some nice looking calendars - great for the office and also for the family with photos of loved ones. This is a great offer and I recommend the suite if you have the time for it.

Feb 13 2012 at 5:47pm Copy Link

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Louis H My favorite program is Photodex Proshow Producer, but there are features in Aquasoft that I really like. I passed the last time this was offered here at BDJ. I am not making the same mistake twice. Thanks to BDJ and AquaSoft for offering it again at a time when i can actually afford to get it! ;-)

Feb 13 2012 at 8:41pm Copy Link

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rob voe AquaSoft Earth Pilot serial number is missing on receipt page and emails for my suite purchase. How do I get the serial number for AquaSoft Earth Pilot ? Hello Aquasoft!

Feb 13 2012 at 11:36pm Copy Link

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Brian H Hi Software Guy- always good to see you here on the conversations with your reviews. :-) We can always count on you for good, fair reviews and advice. AquaSoft- Afraid I am having same problems with upgrading as Bernie. :-( I don't see "coupon" check-box that you referenced in the US version checkout either. I will be sure to save a screenshot of this conversation and contact your customer service dept. to do the upgrade within the next few days. You have done a very good job of telling us what to reference in your posts yesterday, so I don't think I'll have any problems. Thanks for making such a great program and making it available to us here at BDJ! :-) -Brian

Feb 13 2012 at 11:36pm Copy Link

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Due to the overwhelming response Aquasoft International has agreed to extend this deal for another day - Enjoy!

BitsDuJour Admin - Feb 14 2012 at 12:00am Copy Link

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Nuno Brian, I had to click a link called coupon code or something for the box to appear, BlueNet-Stepup then worked fine for me.

AquaSoft International, thank you for your great assistance and good luck with the sale.

Nuno

Feb 14 2012 at 3:14am Copy Link

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Bxxxx Oxxxx I purchased the suite in Sept 2011,
because I wanted to make flash output.

To create flash output from SlideShow7, it is necessary
that WebShow pops up as plug in in SlideShow.
This doesn't work in my Windows7 64bit PC

Despite of more than one support request, this still doesn't work.

So, according to my experience, if you want to make flash output,
look somewhere else...........

Feb 14 2012 at 5:52am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @Software Guy - thanks for the praises! :-)

AquaSoft - Feb 14 2012 at 6:00am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @Louis H - Photodex is a great competitor, and they really didn't have anybody to compete with until now ... before we actually showed up in the US late last year.

We are constantly trying to build a perfect product that suits the international community best, drawing from 10+ years and 100,000+ customers in the German speaking market. It's driven by fanatic German software engineers - think of "Das Auto" for advanced slideshows. ;-)

AquaSoft - Feb 14 2012 at 6:09am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @Brian H - thanks, and let me know if you run into any snafu's (you can always catch me via chat at the aquasoft.net page)

AquaSoft - Feb 14 2012 at 6:13am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @Bxxxx Oxxxx - Very few customers need Flash output, seriously. I' ll remind the guys in Berlin about 64Bit issue.

AquaSoft - Feb 14 2012 at 6:21am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @Stephen Kreyling, @Robert Voe: your serial for Earth Pilot should show up in the Customer Area (www.aquasoft.net) in a few minutes.

AquaSoft - Feb 14 2012 at 6:23am Copy Link

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Bxxxx Oxxxx To AquaSoft
You shouldn't advertize Flash output if nobody needs it
and you can't deliver it.

( Flash is the most accepted video format in websites,)

Feb 14 2012 at 7:54am Copy Link

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VLM Would someone be willing to explain the "64-bit issue" a bit more? I have Win 7 x-64, so I might be affected.

Thanks!

Feb 14 2012 at 7:55am Copy Link

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VLM Independent of the presentation capabilities, do I understand correctly that AquaSoft (and including BluNet and Suite) provides fully functional burning funcationality, as well? Does the software actually enable one to author disks with information pages, menus, and the like?

Feb 14 2012 at 8:01am Copy Link

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VLM Sorry for all these questions ... Does AquaSoft have functionality to create presentations (post videos and slideshows) on a website, say on a typical shared Linux server?

Feb 14 2012 at 8:07am Copy Link

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Bxxxx Oxxxx Hi VLM: I would guess that flash out also doesn't work on 32bit

I just got answer from support,
recommending the new versions.

I have uninstalled SlideShowUltimate and WebShow, downloaded the latest versions, and installed everything again.
Flash output still doesn't work and the WbShowPlugin.plg is still from 2010-02-26 and same size.

It doesn't seem that AquaSoft has fixed the problem

Feb 14 2012 at 8:33am Copy Link

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M L I purchased the software yesterday and it looks very good. Many of the tutorial videos are in German. Is there any chance they will be translated soon? I think the videos would be extremely useful to get started quickly and to take full advantage of the many features provided.

Thanks,

Mike

Feb 14 2012 at 9:23am Copy Link

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VLM Thanks Bxxxx Oxxxx.

Sounds as if this product is not quite ready for marketing in English-speaking countries. i agree with ML, the videos would likely make a big difference in learning time and ease. That's certainly the case with many other products. Even if they just provided captioned versions or a script to follow, so they don't have to rerecord all the audio, it would be a great help, IMO.

Feb 14 2012 at 9:55am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @VLM AquaSoft SlideShow works flawlessly under 64 Bit, all parts of it. Seriously, we have a development team working full time inhouse in Berlin - we really care about what we do. And all we do is SlideShow - serious business ;-)

No software is perfect and we are constantly working on improving our software and squashing bugs once we see them. That's a promise we gave in the past 11 years and it will stand the next 11 years. We actually just hired new developers.

AquaSoft - Feb 14 2012 at 10:57am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @ML - did you see our YouTube channel yet? All the video clips there are completely in English. We do have only one or two tutorial videos left in German, and yes the Germans have a whole pile of slideshow samples on their channel that we added you our demo library.

The software and it's entire documentation is fully in English, and so is over 90% of the tutorials. Some tutorials on our English blog are even more detailed than similar ones on the German website. Not perfect yet (after one year), but we are working on it.

AquaSoft - Feb 14 2012 at 11:02am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @Bxxxx Oxxxx - the only way you can actually create Flash video is with the new BluNet edition.

AquaSoft - Feb 14 2012 at 11:14am Copy Link

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Bertie Brummel For those in the German speaking countries who want to benefit from the Aquasoft International's BdJ discount:: It is possible to use anonymizer like TOR or similar tools built in your browser.
With Opera: Re-start your OS, then start the Turbo Mode and open a new private tab, then surf to BdJ .

Feb 14 2012 at 2:05pm Copy Link

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VLM Okay, okay, fair enough, I'll buy the software, probably the whole suite. :):):)

A few more questions, if you are willing ...

Regarding these pieces of the suite ... EarthPilot 7, PhotoKalender 3, PhotoAlbum 3, ScreenShow 4 and WebShow 3 ... are these all in English and with reasonable English-language docs or tutorials or the like? It will be fun exploring the full potential of all these modules, as I don't even begin to have time to find out right now. :):):) (the one challenge ... and an opportunity ... of buying via BDJ :) Software Collector says they're good, and that's good enough for me!

From earlier but unanswered: Independent of the presentation capabilities, do I understand correctly that AquaSoft (and including BluNet and Suite) provides fully functional CD, DVD, and BluRay burning functionality, as well? Does the software actually enable one to author disks with information pages, menus, and the like? Perhaps this is what SlideShow Manager does? If yes, then does SlideShow Manager work for BluRay disks as well?

And just to confirm ... Does AquaSoft have functionality to create presentations (post videos and slideshows) that will run on a website, say on a typical shared Linux server?

Does ScreenShow 4 allow a user to password protect a screen show, just like any other screen saver? Even when using the SlideShow plugin?

Finally (really ... my last question for this promotion! :) ... the BDJ Policy tab says license activation is not required. So a user just installs the software, enters the key code, and that's it, no online connection, hardware footprint, or anything like that, correct? In other words, when I buy a new system later this year (hopefully), I just uninstall (or deactivate) on the old system and move to the new one, correct?

Feb 14 2012 at 2:48pm Copy Link

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AquaSoft @Bertie - bad boy.... I won't tell, though ;-)

AquaSoft - Feb 14 2012 at 3:39pm Copy Link

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AquaSoft @VLM - yes, all addtional products bundled with the Suite are fully in English. Some of the calendar templates are fairly international (different layouts), but it's not a problem at all to create the standard wall calendar as well.

Yes, SlideShow has burning capability built right into the software. The Export Wizard takes care of business - just complete the project and it will burn it for you, with autostart in the DVD player. SlideShow-Maker is the component that allows you to go unlimited: you can create a complex menu and burn multiple slideshow projects (that are started via that menu) on a single disk.

SlideShow BlueNet works fine with SlideShow-Master.

ScreenShow 4 can't password-protect a screen show (at least not right out of the box), sorry.

When you install our software, you need to enter a license code and some applications perform an activation. You can, however, veru easily transfer that license to a new PC, there is no limitation how many new PC's you want to transfer it to. Hope that helps.

AquaSoft - Feb 14 2012 at 3:59pm Copy Link

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VLM Any chance of receiving a response to my questions before the bell rings?

Feb 14 2012 at 5:43pm Copy Link

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VLM Thanks, that answers almost every question I asked, amazing!!!

I think my only outstanding question, from above, is this:

Does AquaSoft have functionality to create presentations (post videos and slideshows) that will run on a website, say on a typical shared Linux server?

Feb 14 2012 at 8:23pm Copy Link

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Bertie Brummel @ Aquasoft International:

" - bad boy.... I won't tell, though ;-)"

Well, I hesitated to post but your suggestion to contact Berlin again
did not work, no reply. When Aquasoft.de doesn't play fair, why should I?

Feb 14 2012 at 11:50pm Copy Link

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AquaSoft @VLM - it will soon, we are revamping the WebShop plugin right now. It will be able to do exactly this. If you own a Suite license then WebShow will be a free download as soon as we have it ready fro prime time.

AquaSoft - Feb 15 2012 at 6:27am Copy Link

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VLM Thanks! May I ask, who provides support for English speakers? I mean, Bertie's reported experiences do not brighten my day, so to speak.

Feb 15 2012 at 8:05am Copy Link

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AquaSoft @ VLM - 100% of our professional staff is fluent in English. The good folks in Berlin will most likely reply in the more elegant British flavour (see...) of English. I myself can't help it to despise this as a premature language variation and clearly prefer the well established American flavor (...there!) of English.... ;-)

AquaSoft - Feb 15 2012 at 11:02am Copy Link

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VLM LOL, well said!

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VLM One last last question, if you are willing. Do you have a time frame ... not a specific date, but perhaps a season or even a year ... when you think the next major (paid) release might occur? I mean on the order of this year, next year, with Windows 8, something like that.

Feb 15 2012 at 12:09pm Copy Link

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AquaSoft @VLM - The schedule for Version 8 is not released yet, I really can't say, sorry.

AquaSoft - Feb 15 2012 at 12:42pm Copy Link

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Software Guy This is a good deal on a very good slide show maker. Aquasoft slideshow does not go on sale often.
This slideshow is full featured. You can build a very nice slideshow with this program. Just remember to be subtle on the transitions (we usually just use fades) and use pan and zoom gently and sparingly. Music makes a huge difference in how the slideshow is received. Pachelbels Canon is always a favorite (check the Lee Galloway piano version which is a favorite too).
This is a per computer license. Aquasoft maintains an excellent user website and your purchases, license codes and downloads are always available. Even older version downloads remain available. Aquasoft has other nice multimedia programs - check them out.

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AquaSoft Great Feedback. Thank you.

AquaSoft - Apr 9 2014 at 8:36am Copy Link

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Gordon Hamilton Hi

A lot of times I just want to drag some of pictures add some music to play.

Is it possible to automatically make the show fit the length of the music so that the show starts at the beginning of the music and finishes at the end of it and the slide duration is calculated for each slide?

Apr 9 2014 at 12:08pm Copy Link

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Stuart Clarke Certainly doesn't work for me on Windows 7 x64: I can't get it to add a single image. I've shut down the program and re-started it time and time again but every single image I attempt to import from the image folders on my computer is blocked with an on-screen alert:

"You don't have permission to open this file" (Er, um, yes. I do. It's MY photograph. MY file. MY folder.) "Contain the file owner or administrator to obtain permission." (As noted, I am the file owner. I am the administrator. I do not need permission to add a test batch of 20 widescreen images from the 1,600 images in the principal 'Photography' folder on this PC because every one of them was taken by me and is owned by me.

I was genuinely interested in purchasing this product -- hence why I've downloaded the trial version from here. This is the first slideshow software I've ever encountered which repeatedly tells me I don't "own" the images I'm trying to import. All in all, a disappointing experience, and made all the more so by the fact that this is a time limited offer and will be over by the time anyone can figure out what's going wrong here.

Apr 9 2014 at 12:24pm Copy Link

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AquaSoft Hello Mr. Clarke, Thank you reporting the error, We'd like to make you an offer: Please contact our support under http://www.aquasoft.net/D...port_en.as with this. In case the bug is really on our side you'll get a SlideShow 8 Premium for free. If we can solve the issue and it's not caused by SlideShow 8 then you still can take advantage of the 50% offer. How about that?

AquaSoft - Apr 10 2014 at 4:12am Copy Link

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AquaSoft Hello Mr. Hamilton, Thank you for the request, Yes thats possible: You can use a wizard called "SlideShow Master" for this purpose. It automaticly adjusts the duration of the images to the length of the music. How about trying it out ? Get the free trial at http://www.aquasoft.net/slideshow_dl.as .

AquaSoft - Apr 10 2014 at 4:30am Copy Link

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Stuart Clarke Update to my earlier comment: I'm very pleased to learn Aquasoft is extending this offer, and especially grateful to the company's representative for coming on here to offer help with the difficulties being experienced in trying to load images into the program. I have taken advantage of the link kindly provided and emailed details of the problem to Aquasoft support. Fingers crossed . . !

Apr 10 2014 at 6:49am Copy Link

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AquaSoft Hello Mr. Clarke, Thats great to hear. We are going to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

AquaSoft - Apr 10 2014 at 7:22am Copy Link

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Stuart Clarke Well, it'd be good if you can fix things in my case. The clock's ticking, unfortunately, so fingers are even more crossed than ever . . . grin

Apr 10 2014 at 10:21am Copy Link

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Stephen Kreyling Any chance of adding the Stages version to a deal?

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AquaSoft Hi Stephen! Stages is not currently being featured with this offer, but we could look into it for future deals.

AquaSoft - Sep 14 2015 at 2:06am Copy Link

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_*_ On the official site it simply states...

"Directly from the creator - your benefits" and the last bullet point benefit is listed as, "Free updates".

There is no stipulation on it as listed in "The Fine Print" on Bits as, "Upgrades to future versions of the software will be free for minor versions only".

Which is it; Free updates (seemingly forever), or minor versions only?

Thanks

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AquaSoft I can see how that would be confusing and will definitely take it into account to clarify that point on our website. There is lifetime download of your same software version, so if you switch computers, have to reinstall windows, etc then you can always go tot the customer log in and re-download the latest version of your purchased product. By "updates" we mean that we are not just releasing for example version 9 and then abandoning it, we continue to tweak and improve it periodically based on customer feedback. And from within the program you can always , for free, access any improvements that we've made. What we don't however offer is free upgrades, so you wouldn't be able to jump from Slideshow 8 to 9 for free. Rather we offer customers a highly discounted upgrade option.

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Chris I purchased v8 and just now purchased v9, but can not download. The link after payment and the email return this:

Die angefordete Datei wurde nicht gefunden!

AquaSoft Hauptseite

English:

The Unsolicited file was not found!

AquaSoft Home

Same with the download trial link above.

Also, my account on the site still only shows key and download for v8, no v9.

Sep 19 2015 at 12:43am Copy Link

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Constantin Florea @Chris, I am sorry about the issue. I have just contacted the vendor as he will be able to better help in this case.

BitsDuJour Admin - Sep 19 2015 at 1:46am Copy Link

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Constantin Florea @Chris, Regarding this phrase you wrote:
"Also, my account on the site still only shows key and download for v8, no v9."

Which account are you referring to: the BitsDuJour account or another account? If you are referring to the BitsDuJour account, then the Purchases page for your account lists this purchase once in the "Off-Site Purchases" section. The Off-Site purchases section lists those promotions for which you have clicked the Buy Now button while the promotion was active. Since this type of promotions happen through third party e-Commerce systems (in this case this is Cleverbridge), it means we have no other information about your purchase.

BitsDuJour Admin - Sep 19 2015 at 1:54am Copy Link

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Chris On their website. When you login it shows you what products you purchased with links to download the latest version and shows the key as well.

Sep 19 2015 at 1:57am Copy Link

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Chris I figured it out. In order to get a download, I had to download from the German site.

Download: http://www.aquasoft.de/diashow_dl.as

File Name: DiaShowUltimateSetup9605

I have it installed and registered.

Sep 19 2015 at 2:39am Copy Link

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peter anon @chris THANK YOU - I could not download the UK demo version from their website.
I'm hoping I can still run it in English.

Sep 19 2015 at 7:07pm Copy Link

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Monica User Just bought a copy and when you try and download from the order link or when you login to their web site you get this.

Die angefordete Datei wurde nicht gefunden!

AquaSoft Hauptseite

Sep 19 2015 at 7:40pm Copy Link

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peter anon Bought it and VERY happy with it, with one exception

The download link to the "English" exe in the receipt is 404 (as is the English demo).

As Chris said above, the German EXE is there and activates (and can run in any of the available languages from a menu)

@Aquasoft PLEASE sort out your product links

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Michael User The tool looks good but the demo and site is in German as I understand the tutorials are. Could not even download the demo and the error message was also in German and I had to try to translate. This company could sell more if they clarified the English access to their products. But with some research here and at other sites this seems to be a major issue with the AquaSoft brand.

Sep 20 2015 at 2:41am Copy Link

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Constantin Florea I am sorry about the issue with the installer from the English site. We have contacted the vendor to fix the issue. I will comment back here when this is done.

BitsDuJour Admin - Sep 20 2015 at 3:05am Copy Link

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AquaSoft Terribly sorry to hear that you guys had issues with the download link over the weekend. We have taken care of it and it is now in working order, So please go here:
http://www.aquasoft.net/s...iveID=1876
And you can download and then activate.

Michael, we have tutorials in English on our Youtube account as well as on the blog, and there is more to come in the next weeks. Also there is a handbook for version 9 that is free to download. We realize that the lack of English materials was an issue and we are building up a stock pile of English materials currently. If anyone has suggestions about specific topics that they would like to know more about, please send an email to support

aquasoft.net and I'm happy to make videos or tutorials about them.

AquaSoft - Sep 21 2015 at 1:06am Copy Link

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Michael User Thanks. I was able to download the demo. The issue now is in case I like the software, now the discount is gone. Will BitsDujour extend it since the demo was not available earlier ...or when would there be a next discount published?

Sep 21 2015 at 9:23am Copy Link

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Constantin Florea @Michael User, The promotion ended approximately 9.5 hours ago. Unfortunately we cannot extend the promotion.

BitsDuJour Admin - Sep 21 2015 at 9:24am Copy Link

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Michael User That is unfortunate and in my humble opinion (and I am sure I speak for most on this) when there is a glitch in a promotion, provisions should be made in the better interest of your members to make it right by even extending the offer to keep members happy. I doubt that you have a member that would disagree. Just my 2 cents. Side Note: My best guess, the reason that more did not buy this offer is because of fear that the program would have been available only in German language.

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Hans Muster is this only for v9 and how about the upgrade for the upcoming v10?

Dec 22 2015 at 3:39am Copy Link

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AquaSoft It is a 2 for the price of one deal! This is for version 9 and when version 10 is fully released then you will get a free upgrade to version 10 as well.

AquaSoft - Dec 22 2015 at 3:56am Copy Link

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Stephen Kreyling I have version 9, any deals on the stages version?

Dec 22 2015 at 4:27am Copy Link

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Hans Muster Version 10 is released, isn't it? I have version 9 ultimate and got an email with upgrade information. But with this deal it is cheaper for me.

Dec 22 2015 at 6:15am Copy Link

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AquaSoft Hans, the 10 that is out right now is a pre-release, not full release.

AquaSoft - Dec 22 2015 at 6:44am Copy Link

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AquaSoft Stephen, if you already have 9 then you are eligible for an upgrade price to Stages. Sign into your customer log in and from within that you can get upgrade pricing.

AquaSoft - Dec 22 2015 at 6:45am Copy Link

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Stephen Kreyling I looked at stages upgrade, but its out of my budget, maybe you can run it here sometime with the discount?

Dec 22 2015 at 5:52pm Copy Link

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AquaSoft We will be in touch with Bits Du Jour and look into the possibility. Thanks for your feedback.

AquaSoft - Dec 22 2015 at 11:58pm Copy Link

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Robert User @Aquasoft:

I tried locating a Changelog with specific version numbers and dates of release. The product does not have free upgrades, only free updates (minor version numbers only), but there is no way of knowing when the next version will be released, and I need to see what the past was like (Changelog) to get an idea of what the future may look like.

Could you please direct me to where a Changelog is located?

Thanking you in advance.

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AquaSoft All 11.x Updates are free. You'll find the release notes with all dates here (currently in German only): https://www.aquasoft.de/d...geschichte

The offer you get here is the same product with the same rights as you get directly on our website. Just a better price for today. ??

AquaSoft - Aug 17 2019 at 2:18am Copy Link

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Stephen Kreyling Can you offer 50% of the stages version? I am a registered user of 10 stages but would like to upgrade with the 50%?

Stephen

Aug 17 2019 at 6:01am Copy Link

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Roberto The coupon works but not sure it's legit to use it without asking. I have the same question.

Aug 17 2019 at 6:35am Copy Link

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AquaSoft The promotion is for AquaSoft SlideShow 11 Ultimate full version. Upgrade pricing for customers of older versions can be found in your customer login on our website.

AquaSoft - Aug 17 2019 at 7:05am Copy Link

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Christian User Is it possible after accepting this offer to make a paid update to the stages version 11 ?
Thank you

Aug 18 2019 at 5:06am Copy Link

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AquaSoft As this is an unrestricted full version you can upgrade like every regular customer can. You'll find upgrade pricing in the customer login area.

AquaSoft - Aug 18 2019 at 5:21am Copy Link

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