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11-Feb-2009, 09:32 PM #1
how to secure CDs against copying
Is there anything new about making CDs copy proof. I have produced a language CD that i sell for a pittance with a plea that people do not copy it BUT I wonder how many I am losing. Is there any economical and/or easy way to prevent unauthorized copying?

sorry if this is in the wrong forum. It seemed to me to be a security issue but I realize it is not internet security. If I'm in the wrong place I'd appreciate being steered to the right place

thanks, Frank
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11-Feb-2009, 11:13 PM #2
You could try one of these methods.
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12-Feb-2009, 12:30 AM #3
Thanks, one of them (ccd-lock) looks interesting. But before I download it (BTW it seemed to be accompanied by a bad site which I blocked and then went on) I wonder if it is what I need because it seems to be made for audio cds. Mine is a data cd with a pdf with embedded sound on it. think it'll work?
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24-Feb-2009, 09:25 PM #4
Nope. Any cd written can be copied. Sorry.
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24-Feb-2009, 10:32 PM #5
No way to prevent the copying of a CD. That's why companies use various forms of activation.
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I am afraid activation just keeps the honest crooks honest, too.
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25-Feb-2009, 09:31 PM #7
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Thanks, one of them (ccd-lock) looks interesting. But before I download it (BTW it seemed to be accompanied by a bad site which I blocked and then went on) I wonder if it is what I need because it seems to be made for audio cds. Mine is a data cd with a pdf with embedded sound on it. think it'll work?
I think ccd-lock is freeware, just download it and give it a try. You might as well try to copy protect your stuff. If someone is going to copy at least make it more difficult.
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