1. Introduction The CodeMeter Stick is a hardware-based USB dongle developed by the German company Wibu-Systems AG . It is a cornerstone of modern software licensing, digital rights management (DRM), and cyber security. Unlike a standard USB flash drive used for data storage, the CodeMeter Stick is a secure hardware appliance containing a smart card chip designed to store licenses, cryptographic keys, and sensitive data in a tamper-proof environment.
| Model | Description | |-------|-------------| | | License never expires (unless manually revoked). | | Time-limited | Subscription, rental, or trial (e.g., 30 days). | | Execution counter | Pay-per-use (e.g., 100 starts). | | Feature-based | Enable/disable modules dynamically (e.g., Basic/Pro/Enterprise). | | Network / Floating | One stick serves licenses to multiple clients on a LAN via CodeMeter Network Server. | | Prepaid | Time or usage metering. | | Demo mode | Limited functionality until full license is written. | | Remote deactivation | Licenses can be disabled after expiration or non-payment. | 6. CodeMeter Stick Product Family Wibu-Systems offers several variants: codemeter stick
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