Re: Securing CDROM from piracy

> 
> On Wed, 15 May 1996, Vipul Ved Prakash wrote:
> 
> > We have developed a multimedia resource that will be cut on a CD-ROM for
> > retailling. Since we don't have our own distributers newtwork we will be
> > collobarating with another firm for distribution. Is there any way of making
> > sure that the guy doesnt pull a fast on on us? Can we ensure that he cannot 
> > duplicate the thing and start selling it without sharing the profit. Or 
> > alternatively is there any protocol we could follow that will ensure a fair
> > game?
> 
> 
> Think serial numbers that are cryptographicaly secure.  If you're the 
> only one giving them out and only to registered users, nobody can pirate 
> without it being traced back to them.  Basically have your softrware 
> disable itself after say 30 days unless a serial number is enterded.

Enlighten me! keeping in mind that the distributer will be cutting the CD and
the customer will never be in contact with us. 

Cheers,
Vipul
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On Thu, 16 May 1996, Vipul Ved Prakash wrote:

> > Think serial numbers that are cryptographicaly secure.  If you're the 
> > only one giving them out and only to registered users, nobody can pirate 
> > without it being traced back to them.  Basically have your softrware 
> > disable itself after say 30 days unless a serial number is enterded.
> 
> Enlighten me! keeping in mind that the distributer will be cutting the CD and
> the customer will never be in contact with us. 

In that case there isn't much you can do if you can't get the customer to 
register their copy of the CDROM by calling you or by mailing you a card.

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