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by bannieleggs

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I want to know if there is a way to use a program that is protected by some kind of security on the cd that won't allow the program to run without the cd in the drive. Once the program has been started the cd can be removed and the program will continue to run. My company purchased the software which cost over $300.00, but there are three or four sites that need to use the program, which is virtually impossible since the cd is needed to start the program.

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by bmclain

Buy the additional Licenses. You'll get a copy of the CD to use with each license.
You don't own the software! What you bought was a license to use it on one machine at a time.
While $900 for 3 additional licenses my seem expensive, it is peanuts compared to the fine that may be imposed if a disgruntled employee reports the pirated software.

by paganar

You might want to investigate the possibility that there is a Server-client version of the software. This will allow you install the software on one of your server and allow client stations access to the application. The number of client licenses you have bought and the license manager file control usage. Normally the client license is cheaper then buying full application package for each user. This also will give you the flexibility to upgrade easily and add additional users without major cost.

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