I've been looking at software activation systems for .NET and frankly found the websites out there underwhelming. I'm wondering if there's a "standard" way to do it in .NET? If not, does anyone with experience of them have a recommendation?
I understand the arguments for and against activation systems, but still need to evaluate. Thanks.
The .NET framework doesn't have any built in support for software activation - you'll have to purchase a licensing tool from a vendor. Microsoft got into this game a while back (MS SLP) but didn't have much success and sold it off to http://www.inishtech.com/.
We sell a licensing solution that you should have a look at when you're researching vendors: DeployLX Software Protection System. We've been around for a long time and have a highly refined activation system.