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Sublime Text Build 4143 Licensing problem

#1

Hi,
After migrating all apps to a new iMac, I find that my valid and licensed Sublime Text 2 won’t work under MacOS 12.16.1 (Monterey). OK, I downloaded the latest version which launches OK.
My problem is with licensing. I cannot locate the licence number on the v2 because I cannot launch it.
I can find no reference to this valid license anywhere.
Do I need to purchase a new license? If so, this seems a bit mean as the v2 license is less than 3 years from date of purchase.
Any advice most welcome, thanks!

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#2

Even the last ST 2 release is almost 10 years ago. How come you can buy a ST 2 license within recent 3 years?

As for retrieving lost license: https://www.sublimehq.com/store/retrieve_key
I doubt a ST 2 license will work on ST 4 though.

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#3

OK, many thanks for getting back to me.
Yes, I guess on reflection it’s way more than 3 years since my original purchase.
I’ll go buy a new licence now; well worth the layout :slight_smile:

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#4

Do note that using a valid license even if only valid for previous versions still has some benefits like disabling the nag.

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#5

I know that’s true for ST 3, but don’t know that even apply to ST 2 :slight_smile: Removing the nag is “enough” for most people I guess.

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#6

The problem remains that ST2 will not work under MacOS Monterey (OS 12.16.1), so I have no recourse other than to uograde to this latest version (ST4). I’ve done this and I’m back into business.
Very many thanks to all that have responded

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#7

The problem remains that ST2 will not work under MacOS Monterey (OS 12.16.1)

fwiw this is the case for all/most macOS software; Apple breaks backwards compatibility often and thus apps need frequent maintenance to keep up. ST2 still works on Linux and Windows (ST1 works under wine on Linux, presumably windows too).

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#8

Absolutely agree. Apple is notorious for this lack of “backwards compatability”. When Apple abandoned 32 bit support many of my (expensive) apps failed to launch. Eg, a purchased Photoshop CS6 which I’ve relied on for a very long time suddenly bit the dust.
Still I’m content with ST4 albeit at an acceptible outlay.
Again, thanks.

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