Subj : Re: Cracking DOS software
To   : AKAcastor
From : AKAcastor
Date : Sat Apr 06 2024 00:09:54

 A> I uploaded SBBS-KEY.ZIP to file area 4 (cracks) on 
 A> Another Millennium BBS (another.tel port 23).

 A> I can't test it properly as I don't have a SuperBBS 
 A> system setup.  On my system, BBS.EXE crashes if I 
 A> attempt local login after entering a registration code.

 A> Is the Beta code also required for this version?  I 
 A> haven't looked into that function.

I decided to try something new and took a few minutes to RTFM.  According to SDOC117A.ASC I don't think the Beta code should be necessary.  (I am curious if there's features it would unlock though?)


I also found the following in SDOC117A.ASC:

     |  As of version 1.15, there is a new security feature build in
     |  to SuperBBS. When running a registered version of SuperBBS,
     |  you will need to have a valid .SCC file. Without this file
     |  your system will not run.
     |
     |  Once you have a correct .SCC file, you will NOT need to down-
     |  load a newer .SCC file when they come available.
     |
     |  When you register, you will get a key and a .SCC file. Check
     |  the support nodes for more information on this subject.

So I guess the SBBS-KEY keygen by itself won't be enough to get SuperBBS to run registered.  I will have to dig a bit deeper to figure out the .SCC file.  It would be helpful if there are any valid .SCC files I could look at.


Chris/akacastor


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