[PLUG] Code Protection

[Roderick A. Anderson]

On Fri, 28 Jan 2005, Rich Shepard wrote:

> > So the real question,  what does one do for code protection in this type
> > of case? Anyone on the list have opinions; done this before, etc?
> 
>    Let me offer the solution that was suggested to me: a dongle! I'm sure you
> can work with the dongleteer to provide a physical connection that will work
> only on your hardware. As a matter of fact, several vendors provide an
> add-in card that puts the dongle inside the box.

An "If you break this seal" license, a copyright and some hidden 
identification in the code could help.  Depends on whether your 
company wants to pursue legal action.


Rod
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