HELP needed: Tricks for licensing Python software

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> From: Max Khesin [mailto:max at cNOvSisiPonAtecMh.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 1:10 PM
>
> [...snippage...]
> I think
> your "easily overcome" comment is in support of copy 
> protection, right?
> :).
> [...snippage...]
>

I realize you're joking, but others might not catch
the smiley in the mess your post became.

No, I don't support any kind of copy protection, it's
morally wrong, technically a waste of time and effort,
easily overcome, and most twisted of all, all honest
customers end up paying for the development of a tool
which does not help them in any way.

That's downright... dirty.

In no incarnation does copy protection gain my favor.
I use legal agreements, service contracts, maintenance
contracts, on-site training, etc... as a way to keep tabs
on my deployed stuff.

Why?  Because, in my experience, customers appreciate
being pampered, hand-held, etc... so as to maximize the
performance of any tool they're purchasing, and, they're
willing to pay extra for that attention.

<0.1 wink>

-gca
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