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The runtime <code>protect()</code> routine independently derives the same value from MajorBBS's <code>bturno</code> and compares it with <code>REGNO</code>. Consequently, a key generated for one registered BBS does not register another. | The runtime <code>protect()</code> routine independently derives the same value from MajorBBS's <code>bturno</code> and compares it with <code>REGNO</code>. Consequently, a key generated for one registered BBS does not register another. | ||
<code>REGISTER.EXE</code> was the utility specified for Galactic Empire and The Legend of Elyth Gor. The accompanying <code>REG2</code> and <code>REG3</code> algorithms were intended for other M.B. Murdock products and are not used by GE. | <code>REGISTER.EXE</code> was the utility specified for Galactic Empire and [[The Legend of Elyth Gor]]. The accompanying <code>REG2</code> and <code>REG3</code> algorithms were intended for other M.B. Murdock products and are not used by GE. | ||
=== Protected databases === | === Protected databases === | ||