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Article #30379Re: Software copy protection
From: G.Onufer
Date: Tue, 02 Feb 1988 13:56
Date: Tue, 02 Feb 1988 13:56
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There _could_ be a standard "doohickey" as the originator of this discussion wants... A company named Software Security has an add in Dr. Dobbs journal. They have a devie which plugs into the parrallel port of _any_ computer that has one (good for the ST's and such since a parallel port is standard equipment!). It does not interfere with normal parallel port use since it is daisy-chained (and even allows more then one such 'key' device in that chain!). Each 'key' has a number readable by software in it. Drawbacks: this company has it patented..they will make all the money. But since it is patented...pirates will have a helluva time making duplicates. Correct me if I am wrong, but patent laws are far more enforcable than Copyright laws!!! For info: Software Security, 870 High Ridge Rd, Stamford Connecticut 06905 203-329-8870 DISCLAIMER: I only saw their ad. I will not be making money off of this nor do I want to. In fact, although I think this is a great idea, I do not own the patents....so I could care less. Greg Onufer
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Path: arc1-ca.pugleaf.net!utzoo!mnetor!uunet!cbmvax!rutgers!ucsd!ucbvax!ucdavis!uop!exodus From: exodus@uop.edu (G.Onufer) Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st Subject: Re: Software copy protection Message-ID: <1016@uop.edu> Date: 2 Feb 88 13:56:36 GMT References: <8801270359.AA00508@mitre-bedford.ARPA> Organization: UoP-- Sun Lab Administration Lines: 24 Summary: There _is_ a good 'doohickey' out there....