Re:Last Call to Migrate Mojang Accounts
by 1123581321 on Monday May 08, 2023 @04:33PM
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I don’t think that’s a common expectation either. Even when software doesn’t change ownership, terms of ongoing use will change periodically. You can avoid this with some kinds of software by keeping an old version downloaded. With other kinds, like one that requires a login to validate a perpetual license, it’s not possible. I understand being dismayed by it.
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Why is it not possible?
Re:Last Call to Migrate Mojang Accounts
by 1123581321 on Wednesday May 10, 2023 @12:23PM
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Because logging in is baked into use of the software. You can't just store a fully functional offline version of Java Minecraft, at least not without mocking all the server responses it needs (not a meaningful option for most people) or the cracked version that pulls out account features (piracy, an option for slightly more people.)
Aah, OK, I thought by "you" you meant Microsoft.
Re:Last Call to Migrate Mojang Accounts
by 1123581321 on Wednesday May 10, 2023 @02:31PM
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Based on the downvotes you weren't alone. :)