Date:         Sat, 8 Dec 2007 20:14:03 -0500
Reply-To:     Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Subject:      Warning about VW "Factory Microfiche" CD-ROM
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A few weeks ago I was asking if anyone was familiar with the "Factory
Microfiche" repair information that is being advertised on this site:

   http://www.vw.ddsltd.com/news/vwfichecd.htm

I did go ahead and order the Vanagon disc, and when it arrived it
turns out that though the site claims "featuring printable pages and
an easy to use PDF format" it is NOT a CD of PDF files, instead it
uses the Bentley Publisher "eBahn" software, version 2.

Bentley is stopping support for eBahn version 2 at the end of this
year (2007).  Yes, just a few weeks from now.  The license activation
server has already been shut down, so when you install this on your
computer you will not be able to activate your license on-line.

Bentley tech support did provide me with an activation code, but the
whole thing was a hassle and I wish I had just bought the paper book.

I thought I'd pass this along in case anyone else was considering
purchasing these.  If you want an electronic version, I'd advise
waiting until the eBahn version 3 CDs are ready.

Allan