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From: delong@frith.egr.msu.edu
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Subject: Re: Read without Copy
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Date: 9 Jan 90 18:33:19 GMT
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> We are using Novell on a network of 30 IBM PS/2s and have two servers.
> I know this question might stem from problems with DOS but anyway...
>    IS there a way to allow a user to execute a program without being
>    able to copy it?
> We have  software binaries (C compiler, windows sdk, dbase4 ...) for
> educational use but do not want the students to be able to copy the binaries.
> 
> Am I missing something?
> 
> 

Peter,

I am under the impression that you can make a file "Execute Only" by
using the FILER program.  This can set a flag that will allow a program
to be run but not copied.  The only way to un "Execute Only" a program
is to have the supervisor copy a copy of the program over the original
program that was "Execute Only"ed.  You probably only want to do this to the
main program of the product, and not overlays or support programs.

Keith DeLong
Delta College
University Center, MI 48710

delong@frith.egr.msu.edu