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Definition of "Dongle" |
A hardware component used as a security device, or key to unlock a software feature or program. When required the software programs reads the port that should contain the dongle and expects a certain reply, to unlock the software. An example is shown in the right side-bar as a parallel port connected dongle, the red device is the dongle. These days if a hardware dongle is required it would be a USB device, as many computers and peripherals no longer have a parallel ports. Note that this particular dongle still allows another device with a parallel cable to connect to it. |
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