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Re: How uniquely identify the host machine withing an application ?

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From: john blackburn
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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