Author: Kai Lübke
Date: 03:39:22 01/12/98
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On January 12, 1998 at 01:46:23, Jouni Uski wrote: >Sorry I haven't followed all copyprotection discussion in net. But I >wonder what is the meaning of "re-charge" with programs on CD. Is it >a way to show that You own original CD. But today recordable CD-Rs >cost about $2 and it's easy to make copies. So why bother user?? Indeed. Especially since I've found that MChess 7's refill does not make any sense - all I have to do is make a copy of the MCP7 dir right after installation, then reinstall this copy whenever MChess asks for a refill. That means I could easily pass a freshly refilled copy to my friends if I wanted to -> this CP is worth practically nothing! Besides, it's annoying when I start MCP7 under DOS safe mode (where I don't have any CD driver loaded) and it asks for a refill -> I have to exit and reboot Win95 or DOS 6.22. Rebel 9 seems to be protected better, and it does not even ask for a refill. That's what I call rewarding the honest buyer! --- Shep
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