In addition to classic copy protection systems, such as Key Diskettes and Hardware Keys, PACE also offers software-only mechanisms for securely distributing and controlling software. Often referred to as Electronic Software Distribution, or ESD, pure software solutions are considered by many software industry analysts to be the future of software distribution.

InterLok's suite of software-only solutions are well suited for software producers who are interested in Internet commerce, try-before-you-buy, and other electronic software distribution channels and configurations.

For example, here's how you can use InterLok today to sell your software from a web site:

• Use InterLok to wrap your product in minutes. You can choose numerous options including buy-before-you-try (BBYT) and try-before-you-buy (TBYB) configurations.
• Rentals and software metering.
• Integrate your product with the installer technology of your choice.
• Post your product installer on your web site, or provide it to the online distributor of your choice.
• When your customers purchase your software, you can either unlock them manually using the InterLok Satisfaction tool or you can integrate Satisfaction's automation into your web site.

Click here for a diagram of how InterLok Satisfaction can be integrated into an automatic ESD server infrastructure. Please contact PACE Sales for further details.