[cod] Legal issues of running a cod4 server?

[James Landi]

The only area you would need a full copy for each client is when running 
this game in a internet cafe, then you should contact Activision in 
you're local country.

Running a dedicated game server (for profit - GSP) does not require a 
"Key" when running the iw3mp.exe, when said exe reports back to 
Activision's master server.

-Jim Landi
Rudedog
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Devlin McMillan-Cashman wrote:
> Not at all.  You just need a copy of the game files.  No CD-Key or 
> anything is required for a dedicated server.
>
> On Dec 4, 2007 12:41 AM, Dallas Crandall < dallas at crd-dwc.com 
> <mailto:dallas at crd-dwc.com>> wrote:
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>     So does this mean you need to purchase separate copy of the game
>     for each of your game servers?
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>     -----Original Message-----
>     *From:* dijonwolfie at googlemail.com
>     <mailto:dijonwolfie at googlemail.com>
>     [mailto:dijonwolfie at googlemail.com
>     <mailto:dijonwolfie at googlemail.com>]*On Behalf Of *Jon Adams
>     *Sent:* Monday, December 03, 2007 1:05 PM
>     *To:* cod at icculus.org <mailto:cod at icculus.org>
>     *Subject:* Re: [cod] Legal issues of running a cod4 server?
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>     You are most definitely over thinking this my friend!
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>     1) No, but acquiring the server files without purchasing a copy is
>     99% of cases illegal.
>     2) A cracked server is one that doesn't communicate with the
>     activision's master servers. No communication = No requirement for
>     a CDKey but also not listed in in-game browser. Cracked servers
>     are technically, I suppose, not illegal - however they are most
>     assuredly frowned upon by the community.
>     3) Localised game files have nothing to do with a server.
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