Hi,
I am deliverying an algorithm to a customer as a static library. I know
how to put a time limit (make the library functions only run for 60
days, for example), or lock the library to a MAC address.
However, what I need, in this case, is to limit the number of instances
of the library that can run on the computer. The algorithm processes
data and I charge my customer based on the number of instances of my
algorithm that they run.
Does any one know of a very simple way to do this? I want to be
absolutely sure that I don't cause my customer unnecessary difficulty.
Thanks,
John
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<jo********@hot mail.com> wrote in message
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.... However, what I need, in this case, is to limit the number of instances
of the library that can run on the computer. The algorithm processes
data and I charge my customer based on the number of instances of my
algorithm that they run.
Wrong group. But generally you need to guard access to the library by means
of a mutex/lock/semaphore/whatever is supported by the OS.
Alex
>I am deliverying an algorithm to a customer as a static library. I know how to put a time limit (make the library functions only run for 60
days, for example), or lock the library to a MAC address.
You really like to piss off customers, don't you? In my experience,
network card failures are not that uncommon (because we use a lot
of them).
However, what I need, in this case, is to limit the number of instances
of the library that can run on the computer. The algorithm processes
data and I charge my customer based on the number of instances of my
algorithm that they run.
Does any one know of a very simple way to do this? I want to be
absolutely sure that I don't cause my customer unnecessary difficulty.
All of the things you mention above WILL eventually cause your
customer unnecessary difficulty. If you don't want to sell it,
don't sell it. You may do the world a favor by not writing such
crippled software in the first place.
Gordon L. Burditt jo********@hotm ail.com wrote: Hi,
I am deliverying an algorithm to a customer as a static library. I know
how to put a time limit (make the library functions only run for 60
days, for example), or lock the library to a MAC address.
However, what I need, in this case, is to limit the number of instances
of the library that can run on the computer. The algorithm processes
data and I charge my customer based on the number of instances of my
algorithm that they run.
Does any one know of a very simple way to do this?
Yes, but you are only allowed to look at my solution for 3 seconds...
....sorry, time's up.
"Gordon Burditt" <go***********@ burditt.org> wrote in message
news:11******** *****@corp.supe rnews.com... I am deliverying an algorithm to a customer as a static library. I know
how to put a time limit (make the library functions only run for 60
days, for example), or lock the library to a MAC address.
You really like to piss off customers, don't you? In my experience,
network card failures are not that uncommon (because we use a lot
of them).
Seems like licensing becomes more important than the quality of the code in
question. ;)
Alex
On 16 Aug 2005 11:22:50 -0700, in comp.lang.c , jo********@hotm ail.com
wrote:
(of distributing software with a runtime license allowing X concurrent
users) Does any one know of a very simple way to do this?
Yes, but you need to buy a license for the required s/w. Seriously,
there are plenty of solutions out there, but you'll need to buy them.
--
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However, what I need, in this case, is to limit the number of instances
of the library that can run on the computer. The algorithm processes
data and I charge my customer based on the number of instances of my
algorithm that they run.
Does any one know of a very simple way to do this? I want to be
absolutely sure that I don't cause my customer unnecessary difficulty.
Some hardware dongles supports this feature.
Daniele.
Great. Can you suggest a few you've had good experience with?
John
Alex,
Thanks for your reply. How do I get a common handle to the
mutex/lock/semaphore/whatever across all the running instances?
Thanks,
John
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