[Bug 3260] Get Starforce copy protection working perfectly.

[Wine Bugs]

http://bugs.winehq.org/show_bug.cgi?id=3260





------- Additional Comments From oliver_stieber at yahoo.co.uk  2005-27-08 17:04 -------
"FiringSquad: What advantages does a driver-level copy protection utility  
offer over other methods of copy protection?  
   
 Abbie Sommer: The drivers are what prevents the use of kernel debugger  
utilities such as SoftICE, Cool Debugger, Soft Snoop etc. Also the drivers  
prevent emulators from spoofing a drive, and thwart burning tools such as  
Alcohol 120%. StarForce implementation requires no physical modification of  
the disc, or the equipment that molds the discs, so this method is a clear  
advantage to publishers because it gives them the flexibility to use just  
about any plant they wish. This is a limitation of some of our competitors'  
products, which require not only special hardware, but also expensive software  
add-ons for test and diagnostic equipment."  
  
http://www.firingsquad.com/features/starforce_interview/page2.asp