On 1/16/07, James Newtons Massmind wrote: > My main client is transitioning from a hardware to a software based system > (my fault ). He is not at all comfortable with standard software > licensing (and in this specific case, I can see why) and so wants to include > a hardware locking key to control the use of the software. His clients won't > mind since they are used to the current hardware anyway. Other comments > regarding how evil dongles are should be tagged [OT], please. > > The problem is that I can't seem to find any company that offers them in > medium small quantities ( low hundreds ), for reasonable prices ( e.g. < $20 > each ) and releases source code samples for how to connect to them. I had > assumed there would be a DLL you include in your installation and you would > call if from your application, but everything seems to be much more complex > and secretive. We aren't trying to stop hackers here, just keep the users > honest. I have no experience with this, but gmail's suggestions on your email is: http://www.microcosm.co.uk/dinkey.shtml Which lists quantity 1 -- 99 at 12 Lbs (don't know how to generate the British "pound" symbol) each. Developers kit is 95 Lbs. Bill -- Psst... Hey, you... Buddy... Want a kitten? straycatblues.petfinder.org -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist