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Thought for the Day
Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush.
~ Doug Larson, 20 th Century American Cartoonist
April Special
Purchase a new Casper eRegister or Casper eCommerce license (with a Gold or Platinum annual subscription) this month and receive a $300 US discount.
Don't wait — this offer ends April 30, 2007.
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Myth: Software Copy Protection Gets in the Way of the Legitimate User
New and sophisticated software copy protection solutions, such as CypKey SDK and CrypKey Instant, not only don't get in the way of legitimate end users, they actually benefit them. Here's how…
- Protection safeguards the software's integrity — The end user is assured that the software cannot be tampered with in any way.
- Better revenues result in better product — Maximizing product revenues for developers means that users benefit from better, higher-quality software down the road.
- Legal liability protection — Many large organizations are legally liable for the software they purchase. They have a vested interest in ensuring that there is no unauthorized distribution of the software they've purchased. Users often request that software be protected to ensure that it's not used illegally and potentially causing harm to their organization.
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Yes! CrypKey 7 Supports Windows Vista 32
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Many customers have contacted us with inquiries about CrypKey 7 and Microsoft Vista compatibility…
CrypKey SDK 7 and CrypKey Instant 7 are compatible with Microsoft's newest operating system. We currently support Vista 32 operating systems; Vista 64 compatibility will be announced in the coming months. |
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Compare CrypKey Instant and CrypKey SDK
To provide software encryption and licensing to a customer demographic with a wide range of needs and expectations, we created two versions of CrypKey: CrypKey Instant and CrypKey SDK. Although the robust technical and functional backbone of the application is the same in both products, they are targeted at two different types of customers with distinct requirements.
For customers who require quick and effortless set up of a software copy protection and licensing solution, CrypKey Instant is the ideal solution. In just a few minutes, your software is protected against unauthorized use and duplication — no new software code or changes to your source code are required! Once configured, CrypKey Instant's protection takes effect in less than 30 seconds.
For more complex encryption and licensing applications, CrypKey SDK offers software developers greater flexibility to implement customized strategies. With this version, CrypKey's function calls are imbedded, by the developer, into the source code of the application it is protecting.
The following table details the functions and features of CrypKey, and illustrates the differences (and similarities) between Instant and SDK.
CrypKey Instant |
CrypKey 7 Features |
CrypKey SDK |
Implementation |
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customizable interface
create your own custom dialog boxes |
X |
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individual component protection
protect specific components of an application (e.g., print functionality, calculate function) |
X |
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customizable authorization
determine at what point during the users' experience with the application that authorization is required |
X |
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protection for alternative programming applications
protect programming applications that are not compiled as EXEs or DLLs (e.g. Flash)
| X |
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custom encrption capabilities
512 MB of additional encrypted information (specific to your application) can be stored and accessed (e.g., authorized printers and servers) |
X |
X |
Microsoft Vista 32 compatibility
CrypKey is compatible with Microsoft's newest operating system; Vista 64 compatibility is coming soon |
X |
Encryption |
X |
true encryption for .NET EXEs
CrypKey's robust encryption-based foundation offers powerful and scalable copy protection. Obfuscation, the prevailing method used by other copy protection providers, confuses hackers by altering codes, but can easily be circumvented by determined opponents |
X |
X |
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
the worldwide-recognized block cipher encryption standard |
X |
X |
CloneBuster Technology
prevents hard drive cloning |
X |
X |
Stealth Technology
prevents reverse engineering |
X |
X |
debug while evaluating
CrypKey provides a separate process that allows developers to debug while evaluating CrypKey but does not allow end-users to debug |
X |
Licensing |
X |
use limited
allows you to specify license usage for a number of uses |
X |
X |
day limited
allows you to specify license usage for a number of days |
X |
X |
node lock
allows a single product to be licensed to a single workstation |
X |
X |
transfer licenses out of a network pool
enables a library-type system of temporary license use; permits users to transfer licenses out of and back into a license pool |
X |
X |
eTransfer
allows licenses to be quickly and easily transferred from one computer to another via the Internet (requires Casper add-on product) |
X |
X |
CrypKey USBKey
adds another level of security or licensing flexibility for mobile users; allows you to distribute licenses with hardware keys only, or a combination of hardware and software keys |
X |
X |
software trials and demonstrations
allows you to create and manage trial and demonstration versions of your software |
X |
X |
options and levels
allows you to control the use of specific features of your application |
X |
X |
Site Key Generator (SKG)
provides licensing for your product with the restrictions you require |
X |
Network |
X |
enterprise network
CrypKey can license not only the computer that an application is installed on, but also the entire enterprise network; a software license can be accessed by any network computer |
X |
X |
unlimited redundant servers
supports an unlimited number of redundant servers |
X |
X |
unprecedented license server control and flexibility
specifying the number of network seats and identify domains, computers, and users that can or cannot use a particular license |
X |
X |
license client flexibility
the licensed client machine finds a license anywhere on the network; allows you to set a priority list of servers to check when searching for a license |
X |
X |
dynamic server redundancy
allows you to set up a priority list of servers to check for a license |
X |
X |
smart server connection logic
figures out which server is available immediately for connection, and quickly reconnects to the server if there is a server hiccup |
X |
X |
server balancing
directs the client to the least busy server and can quickly connect to another server if the current one crashes |
X |
Companion Products |
X |
Casper eRegister |
X |
X |
Casper eCommerce |
X |
X |
Site Key Generator Library (SKGL) |
X |
X |
Distributor Authorizing License (DAL) |
X |
X |
CrypKey USBKey Tools |
X |
X |
CrypKey USBKeys (hardware) |
X |
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Industry News: Vista Renders Service Packs a Thing of the Past
In a March 30, 2007 story on Dr. Dobb's Portal (online), CMP journalist Paul McDougall reveals that Microsoft will not disseminate fixes and updates to Vista via traditional, major service pack releases. The reason? According to a senior Microsoft official, Vista has been technically sound right from its release, so there isn't a need to distribute many patches. The other reason is that a new tool called Windows Update allows Microsoft to provide smaller fixes to its new operating system whenever necessary.
"Will we continue to have service packs? Yes we will," said Michael Sievert, corporate VP for Windows marketing at Microsoft. "But they have a different level of importance today as people get their updates in real-time using Windows Update," said Sievert, according to a transcript of a conference call he held with financial analysts.
To read the full-text story by Paul McDougall from Dr. Dobb's Portal, click on:
Microsoft Nixes Service Packs
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New Pricing in Effect for CrypKey 7
Is your annual subscription up to date?
The best way to ensure that you are first in line to receive the “latest and greatest” from CrypKey is to maintain a valid annual subscription for all CrypKey licenses.
With the release of CrypKey 7 and Casper 2.3, please start planning to migrate to the latest release to ensure that your copy protection solution is up to date with your software application. Using the latest version of software copy protection ensures a long and profitable sales life of a protected application. For users of Windows Vista, being up to date is essential.
The new pricing affects new CrypKey Enterprise licenses only. CrypKey SDK and CrypKey Instant Regular are still available for purchase at pre-CrypKey 7 prices. And for an added cost, CrypKey Instant and CrypKey SDK Enterprise can be purchased with additional features, such as increased number of network seats, and more accessories, including the distributor authorizing license. In addition, Enterprise customers will receive priority e-mail, phone, and remote access support.
For more pricing information, please visit our website at www.crypKey.com or call your customer service representative at 403.258.6274.
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Sunset on Casper eRegister and Casper eCommerce 1X and CrypKey 5.7
Casper eRegister and Casper eCommerce
What version are you using? The current version for Casper is 2.0; build 228 encompasses all the latest technology and upgrades available. Effective November 30, 2006, CrypKey no longer supports Casper 1X. If you are still using Casper 1X, please contact our technical support team to determine a transition plan for upgrading your software.
CrypKey 5.7
With the release of CrypKey 7, we no longer support version 5.7. To ensure a smooth transition of your protected application(s), please contact technical support to discuss an implementation strategy that's best for you. We also advise customers to download the new CrypKey 7 instead of attempting to upgrade version 5.7, due to the vast changes in the technologies between versions.
Did You Know? CrypKey no longer supports Windows 3.1, 95, and 98.
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Let us know which topics you'd like to see in upcoming issues of CrypKey Customer News. If you'd like to learn more about specific technical aspects of CrypKey products, tell us. Send your requests and suggestions to sales@crypkey.com.
We want to help. If you have questions about product subscription(s) or renewals, call us at 1-403-258-6274 or email sales@crypkey.com.
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We appreciate your business and continued support. Thank you for reading and have a great day!
Sincerely,
Team CrypKey
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