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Re: Get unique value from computer

by apl (Monsignor)
on Apr 01, 2011 at 10:45 UTC ( [id://896874]=note: print w/replies, xml ) Need Help??


in reply to Get unique value from computer

To prevent hard-coding problems (as mentioned by marto), consider checking for the existence of some unusually named file in a standard directory.

If the file exists, your program can run; if it doesn't, it won't.

This gives you the additional flexibility to add machines without having to modify your software.

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Re^2: Get unique value from computer
by Ratazong (Monsignor) on Apr 01, 2011 at 12:03 UTC
    Files can be copied from one machine to another ... which reduces their usefulness regarding getting unique values ...

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