BorlandTalk.com Borland discussion newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Shareware applications protected Goto page Previous  1, 2          BorlandTalk.com Forum Index -> Delphi Thirdparty Tools (General) View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Mat Ballard Guest Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 4:53 am    Post subject: Re: Shareware applications protected Quote: Loogin for the software (Under $100) for creating trialware for exe files. {$IFDEF DEMO} // lets include a simple time limit for the DEMO version // but completely remove features like saving, copying, etc {$ELSE} // full version: no time limit // but with simple rego scheme to defeat casual thief {$ENDIF} Any software-based protection scheme can be cracked by someone sufficiently determined and skilled. They often do it just for the sheer challenge. If you software is really valuable, then you need hardware protection. Back to top Jack Guest Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 11:07 pm    Post subject: Re: Shareware applications protected I tried the trial version of protects shareware from http://www.protectshareware.com/. When I execute the program and enter the Registration number for my file abc.exe, the registration icon did not get hide and still displays 'Registration'? Full version is $20. Did anybody used above software? Also I tried the demo version of Armadillo; it is good program but it is too expensive ($300): http://siliconrealms.com/index.shtml Please let me know your idea. Back to top Jack Guest Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 11:17 pm    Post subject: Re: Shareware applications protected I tried the trial version of protects shareware from http://www.protectshareware.com/. When I execute the program and enter the Registration number for my file abc.exe, the registration icon did not get hide and still displays 'Registration'? Full version is $20. Did anybody used above software? Also I tried the demo version of Armadillo; it is good program but it is too expensive ($300): http://siliconrealms.com/index.shtml Back to top Matt Harward Guest Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 11:26 pm    Post subject: Re: Shareware applications protected Jack wrote: Quote: I tried the trial version of protects shareware from http://www.protectshareware.com/. When I execute the program and enter the Registration number for my file abc.exe, the registration icon did not get hide and still displays 'Registration'? Full version is $20. Did anybody used above software? Also I tried the demo version of Armadillo; it is good program but it is too expensive ($300): http://siliconrealms.com/index.shtml SoftwarePassport (Armadillo) has a trick to get it cheaper, though. If you sign up with RegNow (or probably any of the Digital River distribution sites) you can get a free version of SoftwarePassport. Signing up with RegNow costs $19.95, but then you get SoftwarePassport with it. AFAICS, you can distribute your protected software outside of the Digital River network, so you are not bound to them. That's why I posted the link in my first post to the signup page for RegNow. In case you missed it, here it is again: http://tinyurl.com/yvm4q8 You sign up for $19,95 and get access to SoftwarePassport for free (both RegNow and SoftwarePassport are owned by Digital River). It seems likes a pretty good deal to me :) Matt Back to top Jack Guest Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 11:47 pm    Post subject: Re: Shareware applications protected Where does it mention you get Armadillo SoftwarePassport software for Free ($300 value) when you signup with regnow.com ($19.95): http://tinyurl.com/yvm4q8 Or http://www.regnow.com/softsell/nph-softsell.cgi?item=1234-1&affiliate=85095 Please provide more information, thank you Quote: SoftwarePassport (Armadillo) has a trick to get it cheaper, though. If you sign up with RegNow (or probably any of the Digital River distribution sites) you can get a free version of SoftwarePassport. Signing up with RegNow costs $19.95, but then you get SoftwarePassport with it. AFAICS, you can distribute your protected software outside of the Digital River network, so you are not bound to them. That's why I posted the link in my first post to the signup page for RegNow. In case you missed it, here it is again: http://tinyurl.com/yvm4q8 You sign up for $19,95 and get access to SoftwarePassport for free (both RegNow and SoftwarePassport are owned by Digital River). It seems likes a pretty good deal to me :) Matt Back to top Brian Evans Guest Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 12:13 am    Post subject: Re: Shareware applications protected Jack wrote: Quote: Where does it mention you get Armadillo SoftwarePassport software for Free ($300 value) when you signup with regnow.com ($19.95): http://tinyurl.com/yvm4q8 Or http://www.regnow.com/softsell/nph-softsell.cgi?item=1234-1&affiliate=85095 Please provide more information, thank you Bottom of the "Publisher Services" list on this page: http://www.regnow.com/software_publisher2.html Brian Back to top Liz Guest Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 12:27 am    Post subject: Re: Shareware applications protected Matt Harward wrote: Quote: SoftwarePassport (Armadillo) has a trick to get it cheaper, though. If you sign up with RegNow (or probably any of the Digital River distribution sites) you can get a free version of SoftwarePassport. I think they may have changed it http://www.regnow.com/software_publisher2.html says Step 1: Download SoftwarePassport at www.digitalriver.com Digital River will provide a license if desired, or you may directly purchase a license through the website. Contact drnetwork (AT) digitalriver (DOT) com for a free license. *This license only works with Digital River license server.* -- Liz the Brit Delphi things I have released: http://www.xcalibur.co.uk/DelphiThings Back to top Mike Shkolnik Guest Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 12:31 am    Post subject: Re: Shareware applications protected Matt, Quote: Signing up with RegNow costs $19.95, but then you get SoftwarePassport with it. AFAICS, you can distribute your protected software outside of the Digital River network, so you are not bound to them. As I understand, the SoftwarePassport is a custom build of Armadillo which work only with RegNow. You can't use this license with another registrars. from http://www.regnow.com/software_publisher2.html "Digital River will provide a license if desired, or you may directly purchase a license through the website. Contact drnetwork (AT) digitalriver (DOT) com for a free license. This license only works with Digital River license server." -- With best regards, Mike Shkolnik Scalabium Software http://www.scalabium.com mshkolnik (AT) scalabium (DOT) com Back to top Dean Hill Guest Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 1:11 am    Post subject: Re: Shareware applications protected Mat Ballard wrote: Quote: {$IFDEF DEMO} // lets include a simple time limit for the DEMO version // but completely remove features like saving, copying, etc {$ELSE} // full version: no time limit // but with simple rego scheme to defeat casual thief {$ENDIF} We are almost ready to release and are leaning towards this route although the demo version will not be time limited, just a slimmed down version. Online activation seems to be a "no-no" for a lot of people so we will not be using it. A simple registration system which will be enough to sort out the casual guys and numerous updates throughout the year. -- Dean Back to top        BorlandTalk.com Forum Index -> Delphi Thirdparty Tools (General) All times are GMT Goto page Previous  1, 2 Page 2 of 2 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group .