Method and apparatus for providing conditional access to the source code of a program
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Jun 6, 2002
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Dec 5, 2000
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Dec 5, 2000
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A method and apparatus for providing conditional access to the source code of a program are described. An encrypted version of the source code is provided along with a binary executable version of the source code to a recipient. An escrow holder holds a software key for decrypting the encrypting source code, and releases the software key to the recipient only upon satisfaction of a release condition detailed in an escrow agreement executed by the program's vendor and the recipient.
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