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From: fwtep@ix.netcom.com (Fred Tepper)
Subject: Re: Copy Protection
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You wrote:
>
>> No, the idea would be that you only need the CD in when you start the
>>program. After that you could take it out and put in whatever CD you want.
>> -=Fred=-
>
> Well with the cost of CD recorders less than $2000.00 and blanks at 4
> cents a meg($29.00) this is not a real deterant to the professional pirate.
> For a small investment(that could also be used to build interactive
> games ect) one could crank out CD of Lightwave for $30.00 apiece.
> The price on these units will only be going down in the future. So
> while it is a nice thought it is not practicle at this point in time and
> will be less so as time passes.
> bill
>
Bill,
There ARE no ways to stop professional pirates. This would stop the
casual pirater, just like the dongle does. Besides, I don't think
professional pirates would be too interested in LW.
-=Fred=-