That kind of DRM technique was broken a half decade ago. If your software calls home, a cracker can record/simulate that behavior if needed.
The result in the end then becomes that pirates will still use the software, but people without a stable Internet connection can't use your software.
It also ads a problem for businesses. Suddenly, they need to poke holes into VPN's, and risk that the software will also become unusable if their Internet connection ever become a problem (lets hope they don't plan to draw fiber). The millions of military personal will also be unlikely customers, as their Internet connectivity in the field is not know for it up-time.
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That kind of DRM technique was broken a half decade ago. If your software calls home, a cracker can record/simulate that behavior if needed.
The result in the end then becomes that pirates will still use the software, but people without a stable Internet connection can't use your software.
It also ads a problem for businesses. Suddenly, they need to poke holes into VPN's, and risk that the software will also become unusable if their Internet connection ever become a problem (lets hope they don't plan to draw fiber). The millions of military personal will also be unlikely customers, as their Internet connectivity in the field is not know for it up-time.
Thanks, good to know.