I have used Timeslips since DOS, so forever! I am one user and there are no other users, so I only have 1 license. From the 90's until a couple of days ago, I have been able to access my primary database on multiple computers. I have a desktop computer and a laptop computer. The database is located on my primary desktop computer. So, for 20+ years, I have been able to access my database from my laptop, over the network, allowing me to work in another area of my home when necessary. Imagine my surprise when I installed my Timeslips 2017 version on my laptop and tried to access the database, and was promptly informed that I had to purchase another license! This is incredibly disappointing. It means that now, if I need to work in another location, on the same database, that only I access, I have to first copy the database to that computer, do my work, and then copy it back to my primary desktop computer. This just adds unnecessary time to my workload, and it increases the possibilities of corrupted databases with all that copying. I don't understand the need for this, since more than one user cannot access a database at the same time without a second license anyway, so they aren't adding any protection to anything. My business is providing a billing service for attorneys and I have performed this service for over 20 years for multiple clients. I have always used Timeslips, even through their ups and downs (including the debacle of 2009), but I may need to start to rethink this. Are there any workarounds for this problem? Any suggestions?
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