Transfer of computer programs from optical mass storage device to computer - with program descriptions using control mechanism supplied with password-controlled information for releasing programs for operation

摘要

The method is for using a mass storage device contg. a very large number of computer programs and descriptions, pref. all of one supplier. It involves making them only partially usable by the user. The stored programs and descriptions are released for autonomous use by a control mechanism after transfer to a conventional computer system. The control mechanism is supplied with additional password-controlled information which causes the release of programs or descriptions. USE - For transferring information on optical mass storage devices or CDs. Enables program transfer to a computer system and enabling of program operation once transferred