Just a heads up to those who haven't yet upgraded to PdaNet version 1.40, it seems as 1.40 is a trial and after a set amount of days only HTTP connections are allowed (basic websites only, can't even access HTTPS (secure) sites). This means that instant messaging programs or any other computer application that requires an internet connection will actually be blocked (i can confirm this) until you purchase the full license for $29.00. I don't have any idea what the time constraints are but eventually you will be notified through PdaNet that you will only be able to access HTTP sites.
While I will say that $29 is worth it over time for most people for this wonderful app, I did feel a little blindsided by the absolute lack of information regarding having to pay for PdaNet in the 1.40 changelog, as it has always been glorified for being free. It's a bit misleading, especially when there is no mention of having to all-of-a-sudden shell out $29 on the JuneFabrics site or the Cydia pages. It seems to have worked, as over 60,000 people have upgraded to 1.40 most likely unaware (JuneFabrics is noting that 1.40 is a "significant" improvement over 1.33, though i fail to see how) that they were upgrading to something that actually LACKED more features than the version they had previously.
Now don't get me wrong, i definitely support programmers/devs, but i think doing it in this way under the pretense of an update to something that has always been free and then going "HAH, GOTCHA, NOW YOU HAVE TO PAY IF YOU WANT TO DO WHAT YOU WERE DOING BEFORE!" is absolutely the wrong way to go. They could have at least put forth the effort to warn users/potential users about 1.40. I will probably end up buying this anyways later on, assuming it drastically improves from 1.33, but right now i do not see 1.40 being any different. Anyways, take it for what you guys will, I just feel a *little* betrayed even though beggars can't be choosers (well i guess they sort of can, as i have now gone back to version 1.33 so that my connection is not limited in any way, shape or form and i can go back to what i had before).
While I will say that $29 is worth it over time for most people for this wonderful app, I did feel a little blindsided by the absolute lack of information regarding having to pay for PdaNet in the 1.40 changelog, as it has always been glorified for being free. It's a bit misleading, especially when there is no mention of having to all-of-a-sudden shell out $29 on the JuneFabrics site or the Cydia pages. It seems to have worked, as over 60,000 people have upgraded to 1.40 most likely unaware (JuneFabrics is noting that 1.40 is a "significant" improvement over 1.33, though i fail to see how) that they were upgrading to something that actually LACKED more features than the version they had previously.
Now don't get me wrong, i definitely support programmers/devs, but i think doing it in this way under the pretense of an update to something that has always been free and then going "HAH, GOTCHA, NOW YOU HAVE TO PAY IF YOU WANT TO DO WHAT YOU WERE DOING BEFORE!" is absolutely the wrong way to go. They could have at least put forth the effort to warn users/potential users about 1.40. I will probably end up buying this anyways later on, assuming it drastically improves from 1.33, but right now i do not see 1.40 being any different. Anyways, take it for what you guys will, I just feel a *little* betrayed even though beggars can't be choosers (well i guess they sort of can, as i have now gone back to version 1.33 so that my connection is not limited in any way, shape or form and i can go back to what i had before).
