OpenEuphoria

Re[2]: Get time difference without time()

• Posted by aku at inbox.as Mar 15, 2001
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Sorry, I didnt mean that scenario. I just want to do like this

x = thefunction()
.. do something here ...
timeelapsed = thefunction() - x

I can do that with time(), but I dont want to use time().

L> Let me guess, You are wanting to do this to prevent the
L> following scenario:

L> Joe Blow downloads your shareware (time-limited) software.
L> Joe Blow sets his computer clock to 5 years ahead.
L> Joe Blow installs your software.
L> Joe Blow sets his computer clock back to normal time...
L> ... thus defeating your time-limit.

L> The truth is, I think the user can change any time that you
L> can check with your program. However, if you use date() then
L> check to make sure that your saved-time is actually AFTER
L> the current time, that should prevent Joe Blow from
L> preventing you from preventing him from using your software
L> more than the specified amount of time.

L> Am I wrong... anyone?
L> Lewis Townsend