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Advanced Tubular uses a device called a "hardware key" to control licensing. Others refer to this as a "dongle." [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dongle] | Advanced Tubular uses a device called a "hardware key" to control licensing. Others refer to this as a "dongle." [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dongle] | ||
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We use two types of hardware keys on our software - Timed Limited and Permanent | We use two types of hardware keys on our software - Timed Limited and Permanent | ||
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Timed Limited hardware keys contains clock and calendar with built-in memory. These keys are used to run software for a limited amount of time. So our software, when running with this type of key, will eventually time-out. | Timed Limited hardware keys contains clock and calendar with built-in memory. These keys are used to run software for a limited amount of time. So our software, when running with this type of key, will eventually time-out. | ||
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Upon request, we can send you an executable program designed to update any Advanced Tubular time-limited key. Follow these steps to update your time-limited hardware key if it has expired. | Upon request, we can send you an executable program designed to update any Advanced Tubular time-limited key. Follow these steps to update your time-limited hardware key if it has expired. | ||
Revision as of 17:38, 8 March 2007
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Advanced Tubular uses a device called a "hardware key" to control licensing. Others refer to this as a "dongle." [1]
We use two types of hardware keys on our software - Timed Limited and Permanent
Timed-Limited Hardware Key
Timed Limited hardware keys contains clock and calendar with built-in memory. These keys are used to run software for a limited amount of time. So our software, when running with this type of key, will eventually time-out.
===When do we send time-limited keys?===
- For systems that are shipped, but Advanced Tubular is still waiting for final payment.
- For demo packages.
- For lease packages where the customer prefers to rent the package for a limited time.
- For OEM customers that use our software for testing purposes.
===Is extending the time-limit possible?===
There are many circumstances where extended the time-limit is normal. The keys can be updated through e-mails and internet downloads. (See the process for this below.)
Permanent Hardware Key
Permanent keys have no clock, so they never expire.
These keys are sent to customers after we have received full payment for software or hardware systems that have been shipped.
REQUESTING A TIME-EXTENSION ON A TIME-LIMITED KEY
Upon request, we can send you an executable program designed to update any Advanced Tubular time-limited key. Follow these steps to update your time-limited hardware key if it has expired.
