1 May
2001
1 May
'01
10:12 p.m.
Mark Gregory skrev:
Why oh why is it that software that uses dongles for
copy protection never,
ever, includes the dongle in thrift or used software stores? Is there a
classiccmp approved solution to keeping older software running, even if the
dongle is long gone? For example, through buying old systems I've now
acquired three original versions of an Amiga DB package called Superbase
(two Superbase Personals, one Superbase Professional). I have original
disks, manuals, etc., but no dongles. Short of finding "broken" copies of
the software, is there any way to defeat the hardware check that's looking
for the dongle? What are the ethics of finding a way to defeat copy
protection on old software? Any suggestions much appreciated.
Well, SBase was at least somewhat actively published only a few years ago, and
I think the publisher is still in business. They should be able to help you.
Otherwise, there have been undongled SBase versions on magazine coverdisks
some years ago. I've got at least a Personal version somewhere in my disk
boxes.
Since you own the software, I think you're in your full right to do whatever
you want with it as long as you retain ownership. At least according to
European law.
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