From: "Perry E. Metzger" <perry@piermont.com>
Date: Sat, 18 May 1996 04:05:08 +0800
To: Vipul Ved Prakash <vipul@pobox.com>
Subject: Re: Securing CDROM from piracy
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Vipul Ved Prakash writes:
> 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.

Since he can read the CD, he can duplicate it.

I will point out anyone buying a CD can do the same thing.

> Or alternatively is there any protocol we could follow that will
> ensure a fair game?

I can't think of how...

Perry