Re: [GD-General] serial numbers

[Ken P. <ke...@dr...>]

At 05:11 PM 5/28/2003, Brian Hook wrote:

> >If you're generating keys over the net, then you're likely going to
> >have their email address, so use that instead of their name.  It's
> >guaranteed to be unique.
>
>It's also guaranteed to change.

G'day!

Sure, it's pretty likely.  But how important is that?

If you're mainly using it to generate a unique key for a customer, then it 
really doesn't matter.  He can change his address 1 million times.    The 
address is still in your database with his real name and whatever other 
info you captured with the sale.

The only way I see it being an issue, is if he changes email accounts and 
contacts you for a new key (re-install or whatever).  In that case you'd 
require that he give you sufficient proof that he is who he says he is, 
then you just give him the key (or generate a new one off of his new address).

Is there another issue I'm missing?  Assuming Candy Cruncher uses a key to 
unlock, you would probably have a fair bit of experience with this by now.

Stay Casual,

Ken