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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Received on Wed May 02 2001 - 05:12:17 BST