How to provide trial version of software ?

Niclas

Hi,

I have deveoped a piece of software (.Net 1.1) which I would like to
release a 30 day trial version of. Does anyone know how to do this, or
if there are any best practices ? Is there any built in support for time
restrictions in the framework ?

Niclas

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Mar 13 '06 #1

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Carlos J. Quintero [VB MVP]

Hi Niclas,

..NET does not provide that functionality. Basically you can buy a component
that does that for you, or you can develop it storing data in a hidden
registry entry or file location and manage yourself to prevent
reinstallations or clock rollbacks.

If you are serious about selling software, I recommend you to join some
professional association like http://www.asp-shareware.org/ where they have
private newsgroups and resources with such kind of advice, far from the
public eye.

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Best regards,

Carlos J. Quintero

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Hi,

I have deveoped a piece of software (.Net 1.1) which I would like to
release a 30 day trial version of. Does anyone know how to do this, or
if there are any best practices ? Is there any built in support for time
restrictions in the framework ?

Niclas

Mar 13 '06 #2

Jim Wooley

> I have deveoped a piece of software (.Net 1.1) which I would like to

release a 30 day trial version of. Does anyone know how to do this, or
if there are any best practices ? Is there any built in support for
time restrictions in the framework ?

I recommend checking out the Shareware starter kit availble at http://msdn.microsoft.com/vbasic/dow...s/default.aspx.
You should be able to find some ideas on building a timeout trial mechanism
in there.

Jim Wooley

Mar 13 '06 #3

Homer J Simpson

"Niclas" <NO****@Notmail .com> wrote in message
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I have deveoped a piece of software (.Net 1.1) which I would like to
release a 30 day trial version of. Does anyone know how to do this, or
if there are any best practices ? Is there any built in support for time
restrictions in the framework ?

Normally you would purchase this code from a vendor. Google for (protect
software) and you will find many hits.

Mar 13 '06 #4

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