Oxford Bible Commentary on CD - How to Unlock?

Hi Rosie,

Rosie Perera said:

Sogol, does the CD have a Logos 2 or Libronix (Logos 3) logo?

It's definitely Logos 2.

Rosie Perera said:

If it's a Logos 2.0 (Logos Library System, LLS 2.0) CD, read here: http://community.logos.com/forums/p/15216/116164.aspx#116164

Thanks for documenting that so well. I actually had tried similar steps as you, but the problem I am having is at step #2 because mine is not finding the resource unlocked. It finds a demo version unlocked, but not the full version. And there does not appear to be a serial number anywhere with the CD.

Perhaps the version I bought will only unlock the demo for you. Do you know which version of the book (ISBN or web link) you bought? I'd really like to get a version I can install and use.

Thanks!

NB.Mick said:

Sogol,

the relevant point is not the technical installation, but the question whether you already paid for the full digital copy of the commentary or not.

Back when Logos products were produced on CD-ROMS, the CDs often contained resources that were unlocked (whether free, free with a paper book purchase or paid) plus additional resources that could be unlocked (=bought) from within the application.

The Amazon product page of the paper book version of Oxford Commentary says that it contains a CD-ROM with a free sample of the digital version ( http://www.amazon.com/Oxford-Bible-Commentary-John-Barton/dp/0198755007 ) - if this is your CD, you have no valid licence for the full product and won't be able to use the other files without buying the licence first. If, on the other hand, you bought a digital version as Rosie referred to, Logos Customer Service will be able to unlock it upon proof of purchase.

Hope this helps,

Mick

I think you're right, Nick. As I just mentioned to Rosie, it looks like I just get the demo with what I bought. I'll try and find the version she bought, but it looks pretty hard to find these days.

Thanks so much for your responses, Nick. All the best.

Rosie Perera said:

Does that really say it only comes with a free sample of the text? The description I read says "The OBC features a Logos Library System CD-ROM that, once unlocked, gives the reader access to its text and that of the New Revised Standard Version Bible. The CD is fully compatible with all Logos products." -- the key is what does "once unlocked" mean -- does it come with instructions for unlocking it, and does the process of unlocking involve paying more money?

From what I read in the documentation with the demo, it appears that they wanted you to pay extra to unlock the digital version. However, as expected, when you try to do so in Libronix, it tells you that the product can no longer be sold.

Interestingly, I was able to get the "license" (if it can be considered one) for the demo to sync up and thus I was able to download the demo into Logos 4. So at least I now have access to the sections on Genesis and Mark.