Using the serial # in ROM as a copy protection mechanism...?

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From: Edgar Matias
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 04:09

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A thread is just starting up on comp.sys.mac.programmer on the idea of
using a computer's serial number embedded in a ROM chip as a means of
uniquely identifying a given computer.  This could easily be used in
a copy protection scheme.  I'm told NeXT computers work that way and
I wonder what all of you think of this kind of copy protection?

Does is work well?  Is it annoying when machine servicing is required?
Is the chip soldered to the board?  What do you all think?

I think it's a pretty good idea and could solve a lot of problems in
the software industry.  I seem to be one of the few people in
comp.sys.mac.programmer who thinks so.  What have been your
experiences?

Thanks,
Edgar
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Edgar Matias
Input Research Group
University of Toronto
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I speak for no one...

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From: ematias@dgp.toronto.edu (Edgar Matias)
Subject: Using the serial # in ROM as a copy protection mechanism...?
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