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HARDWARE KEY [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
  • IT Security
DEF

[A copy protection device] which plugs into [the port] of a computer and allows software to run on that particular computer.

OBS

The software sends a code to that port and the key responds by reading out its serial number, which verifies its presence to the program. The key hinders software duplication because each copy of the program is tied to a unique number, which is difficult to obtain and the key has to be programmed with that number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Périphériques (Informatique)
  • Sécurité des TI
DEF

[Dispositif de protection contre la copie que l'on branche dans le port] d'un ordinateur afin d'autoriser l'exécution [d'un logiciel] sur cet ordinateur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
  • Seguridad de IT
DEF

Medio para proteger la programática contra su copia ilegal.

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