From: ale!todd@csn.org
Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce
Subject: KeyAccess Released for NeXTstep
Date: 6 Apr 92 21:39:19 GMT
Article-I.D.: athena.1992Apr6.213919.11376
Followup-To: poster
Organization: Massachvsetts Institvte of Technology

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contract:	Liveware Corporation
		(303) 484-7607

Sun Apr  5 18:32:06 MDT 1992

Today, Liveware Corporation, a privately held company based in the
majestic Rocky Mountains of Colorado, released
the KeyFamily(tm) of products.  A suite of user authentication
objects for the developer, KeyAccess(tm), KeyDaemon(tm),
KeyInstall(tm) and KeyGenerator(tm) free you from the aches and pains
of allocating resources to devise your own non-standard mechanism,
while giving you the added security you need to insure your products
florish on the market.

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KeyAccess Overview

KeyAccess is a user authentication mechanism.  Using KeyInstall, the NeXTstep  
developer can install and have operating the KeyAccess object in minutes.  The  
developer then has a powerful and robust user authentication mechanism,  
uniquely solving the developers authentication needs.  The end user only sees  
the KeyAccess once, when they are asked to validate a new copy of the software.

Feature List

o Automated installation in the project folder, with KeyInstall.
o Demo mode support.
o Transparent Client/Server functionality.
o HostID, Network Concurrent, and UserID floating licensing scheme.
o Robust validation correction, on unexpected application
  termination.
o On demand validation, almost negating network load issues.
o One KeyGenerator issued to each developer reducing software support
  at the developer's site.
o Host and Network validation mechanisms.

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KeyDaemon Overview

KeyDaemon is a small and powerful Server for the Key family of objects.  The  
installation process for the System Administrator/End User is quick.  There is  
no network rebooting required.  KeyDaemon and KeyAccess follow the  
Server/Client model.  KeyAccess is responsible for requesting validation of  
program copies on a NetInfo network.  The communication protocol is robust,  
checking for zombied copies of programs, and freeing network licenses for use  
if a validated program terminates prior to properly checking back the license.

Feature List

o Transparent Client/Server functionality.
o Low disk space overhead on distribution media.
o HostID, Network Concurrent, and UserID floating licensing scheme.
o Robust validation correction, on unexpected application
  termination.
o On demand validation, almost negating network load issues.
o Host and Network validation mechanisms.
o Shadow database management and security.
o Clone Server support.

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KeyInstall Overview

KeyInstall is what the developer uses to install the KeyAccess object into  
their project directory.  The process takes about 2-3 minutes and they a couple  
of minutes if the developer wishes to instantiate and connect the object in the  
nib file of the project.  With a simple double-click, the developer has  
installed the power of a robust User Authentication mechanism.  KeyInstall is  
shipped with all KeyAccess objects to the purchaser of the KeyAccess package,  
specific to that project.

Features

o Quick and simplified installation process.
o Online quide for specialized installation requirements.
o Automagic updating of the dependant make files in the project
  directory.