In the early 1990s, a company with datacenters in multiple locations had a popular piece of software I was working on. They had paid for it in one location. That location sent copies of the install tape to other locations.
They then called regularly for a "temp auth code" which they sent to each unauthorized location. When it was discovered (I think by our "level 0" people), the lawyers arranged for a large bag of money to exchange hands. All very hush-hush. After that support logs were watched much more closely for patterns. IBM Mainframe Discussion List <[email protected]> wrote on 03/15/2010 12:45:48 PM: > the whole DRM business & piracy is big problem. > > there were scenarios in the 90s ... ----------------------------------------- The information contained in this communication (including any attachments hereto) is confidential and is intended solely for the personal and confidential use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, dissemination, copying, or unauthorized use of this information, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. Thank you ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
