>3) My app requires an activation code within 7 days. I'm storing the >activation status and the day count in a pdb-file on the device. >Problem is, >I can't get this to hide in the App->Delete section, regardless of >whether >the dmHdrAttrHidden is set. In result, the user can delete this file >and get >another 7 days trial indefinitely. Not exactly what I had in mind. >Anyone >got tips/advice on how to achieve a better copy protection, or how to >hide >this file from the user?
Try instead to save it as a preference in your application. They are more difficult to delete (although it is still possible to do it). Alternatively, you could try to save this info directly into your program's PRC file. -- For information on using the Palm Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/forums/
