Hi all,
I don't think I am using the right terminology, as "serialization"
doesn't convey the right meaning in a programming context. But what I
am looking for, is advice on how to add a serial number type (or other
type) of anti-piracy measure to my programs.
In three years of having a few shareware apps out (with the most
liberal of usage policies I have ever seen), I have not had a single
person even write to me about them. I assumed no one was using them.
Well, anyway, it turns out that I do have a fair number of users, but
not a single purchase.
I will probably still let people use the software for free or cheap,
but I want to at least know how many users I have, and encourage them
to send a comment or something. The only way I can figure to do this,
is to add a serial number type requirement.
The big question: What should I search google and other sites for to
get info on this... "Serialization" just turns up thousands of
irrelivant hits.
The smaller question: Do you have any direct advice?
Many thanks in advance!