Those who were ready to "move on" are still free to do so of course, but I'm happy to see the site back online as announced...!

I don't know why you can't use the software. As I said, activations and downloads are still available through support, as they stated numerous times on FB and various other boards.

parisgranville posted at 5:43AM Wed, 17 January 2018 - #4322384

Can anyone recommend a Vue alternative, since E-on is no longer reliable?

I'll grant you that their current communication strategy is unconventional, but E-on is still very much reliable. Sales, activations, dowload and support are all active, and the website will eventually follow. Just wait and see.