Copy Protection Software
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Re: Copy Protection Software
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...
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...
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Re: Copy Protection Software
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
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
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Re: Copy Protection Software
Thanks a lot Claudio.
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Re: Copy Protection Software
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
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
East or West HMG is the Best.
South or North HMG is worth.
...the possibilities are endless.
South or North HMG is worth.
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Re: Copy Protection Software
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
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
With best regards,
Sudip
Sudip
Re: Copy Protection Software
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
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
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Re: Copy Protection Software
I agree with you.sudip wrote: 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
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.
Regards/Saludos,
Roberto
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Re: Copy Protection Software
Thank you Master Roberto for this beautiful visionRoberto Lopez wrote: ...
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.
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
With best regards,
Sudip
Sudip
Re: Copy Protection Software
I think, you will find place here for your great ideas!sudip wrote:Roberto Lopez wrote:
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)
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Sudip
Create new topic and write. It is always interesting to read about fresh ideas!
Marek
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Please, feel free to write/express anything you want here.sudip wrote: 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
I always use any opportunity available to try to expand the forum beyond the 'programming talking'.
Any help on that is welcome
Regards/Saludos,
Roberto
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Roberto
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