From: Vipul Ved Prakash <vipul@pobox.com>
Date: Sat, 18 May 1996 13:03:59 +0800
To: sunder@dorsai.dorsai.org (Ray Arachelian)
Subject: Re: Securing CDROM from piracy
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Message-ID: <199605151949.AAA00160@fountainhead.net>
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> 
> On Wed, 15 May 1996, Vipul Ved Prakash wrote:
> 
> > 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. Or 
> > alternatively is there any protocol we could follow that will ensure a fair
> > game?
> 
> 
> Think serial numbers that are cryptographicaly secure.  If you're the 
> only one giving them out and only to registered users, nobody can pirate 
> without it being traced back to them.  Basically have your softrware 
> disable itself after say 30 days unless a serial number is enterded.

Enlighten me! keeping in mind that the distributer will be cutting the CD and
the customer will never be in contact with us. 

Cheers,
Vipul
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