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Article #9360Re: How uniquely identify the host machine withing an application ?
From: john blackburn
Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2004 13:40
Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2004 13:40
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Vladimir Stefanovic wrote: >> How UNIQUELY identify the host machine withing an application ? >> >> Probably reading the MAC number is one way. Do you know any other way ? >> > > There are 'many' parts of the PC that can be used for uniqely identifying > the PC (for software protection purposes). In practice, MAC address and > hardware number of the HD (NOT DISK LABEL No!) are mainly used. > Reading BIOS No, Processor No, etc, are also used but there are many > problems with that approach, cos not all processors exposed their No. > > Recently, I'v heared that there are some network cards (Chinese made) > on the market that can even change their MAC address from code! > > I suggest you to obtain a HD hardware No, for amateur purposes, and > hardlocks for professional usage. > > If you want to know how to get HD No Google for 'diskid32.exe' - > there is a complete source code included. > > > Best regards, > Vladimir Stefanovic Also, for professional usage, look at :- http://www.maxim-ic.com/1-Wire.cfm
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