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Java compare dates

Hi there,

I am looking for a simple feature to add to my application for license purpose. I want to give it a license valid date say 01-01-2022 and want to compare the date to this license date. if it matches the date i want the application to exit the program.Can somebody please help me implement this.

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Zolf

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Alex [***Alex140181***]

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CEHJ

You might try something like http://www.websina.com/products/jlicense.html

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CEHJ

Yes, but of course a quick clock reset would defeat that, so it's better to use an API that's specifically designed to achieve your goal

krakatoa

Sure thing. Yes nowhere near perfect but the tedium and disruption to the machine from a clock reset can be severe and should put off a number of people.

krakatoa

I think what I’d do - if I redid things - is to poll a reliable network time server in my code, and compare the result to an embedded value in my code. The the miscreants can reset their clocks as often as they like.

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