Copy Protection Software

[mol]

Good idea.
This makes app independent from reinstallation of windows.
Some cards has possibility to set mac-address.
But user-hacker must know, how identyfication key is built...

[ClaudioGalera]

Hi !
if anybody have good knoledge of C, here are example from microsoft for implement. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/118623, I think that this can add more data for protection.

Thanks
Regards
Claudio

[Rathinagiri]

Thanks a lot Claudio.

[Rathinagiri]

Here is how to crack a software.

So we have to be careful and use this whether we can crack our software with this tool.

http://forum.codecall.net/security-tuto ... t-1-a.html

[sudip]

Hello Rathi,

Thanks a lot for the information, which agrees with my belief "a better lock means harder to break it!!!"

My very humble good old solution for copy protection :-
1) I hard code my client's name into each software (mainly Inventory and Sales A/c software). So that each and every report, including sale bills generated from the software will always print the ACTUAL client's name.
2) And names are in ASCII forms, not in text mode (harder to break).

Now, my clients can copy it to any computer, as long as "they" use it.

I know this is very primitive method. But this works

Moreover, if I think in a different way, when somebody steals my software, they are actually advertising it

Again, software development is not a one time job. IMHO, it's a continuous process of interaction between the user and the developer. So, when somebody steals my software, they are actually loosing main part of it

I have some clients, who previously copied my software illegally and manged to break the code. But, later understood it would be more beneficial for them to use the actual software to get help from me (especially, if anything goes wrong).

Sorry, for the long message

With best regards.

Sudip

[apais]

Hi Suddip

I agree 100% with you.
The best thing that can happen to us is that our software becomes massive.
Piracy is a way to do it without spending a dime.
MS-Window's best worldwide advertising campaing has allways been illegal copies.
People not willing to pay for your software does not see any value on it neither on your support, so your are not really loosing any sales because of piracy.

Brgds.
Angel

[Roberto Lopez]

Again, software development is not a one time job. IMHO, it's a continuous process of interaction between the user and the developer. So, when somebody steals my software, they are actually loosing main part of it

I agree with you.

It's very clear that more important that the software, is its support and customization.

IMHO, sooner or later the software will not be sold anymore. Such 'business model' will be definitively changed by support contracts that will be include the software installation/provision and maintenance.

In such context, copy protection techniques will not be needed anymore.

[sudip]

...
It's very clear that more important that the software, is its support and customization.

IMHO, sooner or later the software will not be sold anymore. Such 'business model' will be definitively changed by support contracts that will be include the software installation/provision and maintenance.

In such context, copy protection techniques will not be needed anymore.

Thank you Master Roberto for this beautiful vision
May be I am now realizing "Open Source Software" in a new way
Your message created a new avenue in my mind Lots of ideas are coming to my mind, (but most of them are out of the scope of this forum)
With best regards.
Sudip

[mol]

Your message created a new avenue in my mind Lots of ideas are coming to my mind, (but most of them are out of the scope of this forum)
...
Sudip

I think, you will find place here for your great ideas!
Create new topic and write. It is always interesting to read about fresh ideas!
Marek

[Roberto Lopez]

Thank you Master Roberto for this beautiful vision
May be I am now realizing "Open Source Software" in a new way
Your message created a new avenue in my mind Lots of ideas are coming to my mind, (but most of them are out of the scope of this forum)
With best regards.
Sudip

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