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From: fischer@utower.gopas.sub.org (Axel Fischer)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.i386
Subject: Re: What does ``cpd'' do in SCO UNIX V tcp.
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Date: 30 Jun 90 17:38:16 GMT
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ians@saleven.oz (Ian Sergeant) writes:

>In SCO UNIX V tcp distributed with ODT the function of cpd isn't obvious,
>and other daemons network daemons seem to register with it.  Does anyone
>know its function?

cpd = CopyRight-Daemon

Checks if you have connected two PC with the same serial number.
SCO wants you to buy a license for every PC.

-Axel
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