Abstract: A spidercraft supported by a wave rider pod consisting of very large tires and ground effect wings connected to a suspension system to absorb the shocks from planing over rough seas or rolling over rough terrain. It is a craft which possesses at least one hull or cabin, at least one support arm with a suspension system, and at least one flotation tire. The suspension system with springs and shock absorbers allows the wave rider pod to move in concert with the waves or rough terrain while the cabin of the craft remains relatively stable.

Abstract: A system for the management of computer programs in a computer network environment is presented. A network license server comprises a license server daemon which provides access to a computer program based on information stored in user and license databases. To track software usage, the daemon also maintains a log file which can be accessed by and interfaced with a network administration station. The network license server protects software vendors from unauthorized use of their software while permitting software programs and users to reside anywhere on the network.