Abstract: A method for disabling a process in a computer, particularly including processes such as viruses, spyware, adware, and malware generally. A file object (file or folder) is identified in the computer that is required by the process. An access control entry (ACE) is then stored in an access control list (ACL) for the file object. The ACE specifies an entity (user or group) and a permission needed by that entity to access or execute the file object. The ACE further specifies that the entity is denied the permission it needs. This disables the process by denying the entity the future ability to access or execute the file object.

Abstract: An instrumentation for alarming a software product (210) that is subject to a license (108). An alarm client (212) is incorporated with the software product to collect usage information about the software product while it runs on a computer. This usage information permits determining whether the software product is being used in accord with the license. The alarm client further communicates an activity message (224) including the usage information to a remote server (214) via a communications network (220).

Abstract: A method for disabling a process in a computer, particularly including processes such as viruses, spyware, adware, and malware generally. A file object (file or folder) is identified in the computer that is required by the process. An access control entry (ACE) is then stored in an access control list (ACL) for the file object. The ACE specifies an entity (user or group) and a permission needed by that entity to access or execute the file object. The ACE further specifies that the entity is denied the permission it needs. This disables the process by denying the entity the future ability to access or execute the file object.

Abstract: A direct-drive, tractor-type film transport apparatus operates at rates typically used for sync sound, high-speed and special effects applications. A preferred embodiment includes three sprockets, each with a plurality of radially outwardly extending pins on either side to receive the sprocket holes of the film while positioned in the film plane. A pair of belts is also preferably used to rotationally interconnect the three sprockets, each belt being perforated to receive the outwardly extending pins on either side of each sprocket. An apertured gate overlays the film in the film plane, the gate including a back side with grooves to receive at least the pins of the middle sprocket, thereby enabling the gate to function as a pressure plate. A microprocessor-controlled servo motor is preferably used to reversibly drive the middle sprocket, with the two outer sprockets being slightly biased away from the middle sprocket so as to keep a central section of the film taunt during the exposure thereof.