Posted by Kode A.C. on 2001-04-12
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 12:50:47 +0800 From: mas fawzi mohd ali Subject: Re: MS-DOS and Spaces Hi Reto & Remmie, Thank you friend. You've answered my question well. I do appreciate the advices as well... Anyway, I'm working on a secure project against software piracy. The old methodology of using names serial no.s doesn't seems to work anymore. There are a lot of cracking tools (and even tutorial) on the web of how to crack those codes. Anybody have any codes/idea of how to give a hard time to these hackers? :-) Regards. Hello everyone, Okay, this thread was about using spaces in DOS, but currently someone asked a anti-software piracy question. Okay, I have a limited understanding for implementing the software security measure, but I can tell you something about them and possibility you can come up with an implementation of your own. Online Serial Allotments You are given a serial number or software key that if reproduced cannot exist at the same time on the server side. Pros: An unauthorized user is a bit encumbered when accessing the online gaming. Cons: Still crackable. Eventually, if you are patient you will be able toplay. Hardware Configuration Key codes This is not a very new thing, but it is becoming more widely used. The software generates a key that is tailored to your specific hardware and the software cannot be installed on other machines. Pros: does stop large companies from cheating and doing multiple installs with out purchasing the licenses. Cons: Well, it can be cracked too. I noticed that 3DS Max R4 has been cracked. So it can be done. You need to consider how necessary it is for users to crack your software. That also helps in deciding what you are going to use. In conclusion, it this point security measures get cracked, and developers respond with new security, the cycle continues. Hey, guys, on another not. There is a site petitioning to let users of Nintendo products voice their opinions on supporting maturity in software. Rareware did make a game for N64 that was very mature, "Counker's Bad Fur Day". It was funny, and very shocking. We want to encourage them to keep up the good work. We know Nintendo is about quality, but who says quality and mature content cannot coexist? Here are the links to the story and website: Story http://cube.ign.com/news/33304.html Petition http://www.petitiononline.com/MatueGC/petition.html Those who are developers as well as gameplayers, I encourage you to at least check it out. Also, if you think it is a good cause, pass the word ok! G'day! _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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