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Universal-Lexikon. 2012.
Universal-Lexikon. 2012.
Software protection dongle — This article is about the software protection devices. Dongle can also refer to, e.g., serial ports, USB flash drives, wireless networking devices, USB Mobile broadband modems. Daisy chained parallel port copy protection dongles. A software… … Wikipedia
Dongle — für die USB Schnittstelle Kopierschutzstecker, auch Dongle, Dongel, Hardlock oder Key genannt, dienen dazu, Software vor unautorisierter Vervielfältigung zu schützen. Mit der Software wird beispielsweise ein Kopierschutzstecker ausgeliefert, der… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Software cracking — is the modification of software to remove or disable features which are considered undesirable by the person cracking the software, usually related to protection methods: copy protection, trial/demo version, serial number, hardware key, date… … Wikipedia
dongle — UK US /ˈdɒŋɡl/ noun [C] ► IT a device that is attached to a computer that enables the computer to run a particular piece of software, or that can be used in other ways, for example as a wireless adapter … Financial and business terms
Dongle — A dongle is a small piece of hardware that connects to a computer. [Late 20th century. Origin uncertain: probably an arbitrary formation. Microsoft Encarta Premium Suite 2004.] The usual function of a dongle is to authenticate a piece of software … Wikipedia
Dongle — Kopierschutzstecker; Hardlock * * * Dongle [dt. Kopierschutzstecker] der, ein Schutz, der verhindert, dass eine Software auf mehreren Computern gleichzeitig benutzt wird. Bei einem herkömmlichen Dongle handelt es sich um einen speziellen… … Universal-Lexikon
dongle — TV A device that prevents the unauthorized use of hardware or software. A dongle usually consists of a small cord attached to a device or key that secures the hardware. The term is also used to signify a generic adapter for peripherals … Audio and video glossary
dongle — noun Etymology: perhaps alteration of dangle Date: 1981 a small device that plugs into a computer and serves as an adapter or as a security measure to enable the use of certain software … New Collegiate Dictionary
dongle — /dong geuhl, dawng /, n. a hardware device attached to a computer without which a given software program will not run: used to prevent unauthorized use. [1980 85] * * * … Universalium
dongle — [ dɒŋg(ə)l] noun an electronic device which must be attached to a computer in order for protected software to be used. Origin 1980s: an arbitrary formation … English new terms dictionary