copy protection

from Jargon File (4.4.4, 14 Aug 2003)

copy protection
 n.

   A class of methods for preventing incompetent pirates from stealing
   software and legitimate customers from using it. Considered silly.

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

copy protection

   A class of methods for preventing incompetent pirates from
   stealing software and legitimate customers from using it.
   Considered silly.

   [{Jargon File}]

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