Programmer's Toolchest - Electronic Software Distribution
By Jeremy Soref and Sheridan Adjei, September 01, 2000
Electronic software distribution via the Internet is an attractive alternative to conventional delivery on CD-ROMs and diskettes -- assuming you've addressed licensing issues. Luckily, electronic license distribution tools offer a range of benefits to software vendors and end users alike.
Sep00: Programmer's Toolchest
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# Privilege Licenser (R)
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PL_CERTIFICATE_TYPE = NORMAL
PL_COMMENT = This is a license for the 'Print' feature
PL_CONCURRENCY = UNLIMITED
PL_CONCURRENCY_TYPE = SESSIONS
PL_CREATION_DATE = Jan-27-2000
PL_DEVELOPER_ID = FFFFFFF1
PL_DEVELOPER_NAME = Demo 1
PL_EXPIRATION_DATE = Jan-01-2001
PL_FEATURE_NAME = Print
PL_HOST_ID = 1234567890aabbccddeeffff
PL_LICENSE_ID = 1A2425CD
PL_LICENSE_NAME = Sample License
PL_LOCKING_TYPE = HOST_ID
PL_SERVER_TYPE = ANY
PL_SIGNATURE = /bs/000000524_ __ $ @ ` '{_GFx
PMR~$T1/2U0d%F^_3K1
?le:BS`@DrUQ_"(tm) Y(d]8^-lv\r:Q4kK&
PL_UNITS_TO_CONSUME = 10000
PL_VERSION = 01.52
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# Privilege Licenser (R)
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Example 1: Example of a readable license file with signature to guarantee integrity.
