<FROM THE FAQ:>
>A.  HP offers a wide range of Windows-, Linux-, and HP-UX-based
>systems that would make suitable host platforms for an emulated
>environment.  Note:  not all of these systems may be able to
>host an emulated environment depending on the choices made by
>the emulator vendors.

We are Marching forward on March 4th! When we hear what Allegro  envisions
as the possibilities for PA-RISC emulation of the e3000.

Regarding protecting against illegal use, my preference would be a "Windows
xp"  type activation". Windows XP checks hardware when it starts up, and if
it doesn't match the originally installed hardware will crash. A company I
recently purchased software from used this scenario:

 o   When you activate the first time it scans your system creating a hash
key of your major hardware. (Another key is emailed to you.)
 o   At the end of the install you're machine must connect over the web with
their server  which accepts the two keys and complete's the install.
 o   Next time you wish to install, you can only do so if your hardware key
matches the database, (otherwise the mandatory registration at the end
fails).

This seems to me the most versatile way to eliminate illegal duplication.


Karsten Holland

{my views are my own.}