Copy Protection via the Game I/O Connector - Reverse Engineering Dongles

Explore the fascinating world of copy protection dongles in this 15-minute KansasFest conference talk. Delve into the purpose and functionality of these rare components as Tom Charlesworth shares his insights gained from years of intrigue. Learn about the process of reverse engineering these dongles and discover how they are being integrated into the open-source AppleWin emulation project. Gain a deeper understanding of this unique aspect of software protection history and its modern applications in emulation.

Copy protection via the game I/O connector - Tom Charlesworth (KansasFest/A24eVR 2023)