vlmcsd

KMS Emulator in C (currently runs on Linux including Android, FreeBSD, Solaris, Minix, Mac OS, iOS, Windows with or without Cygwin)

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Quick Overview

Wind4/vlmcsd is an open-source Key Management Service (KMS) emulator that can activate Microsoft products, including Windows and Office. It's designed to be a lightweight, cross-platform solution for activating Microsoft products in environments where a legitimate KMS server is not available or practical.

Pros

Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Linux, macOS, and more)
Lightweight and efficient, with low resource usage
Supports a wide range of Microsoft products for activation
Actively maintained and regularly updated

Cons

May be considered a gray area in terms of licensing and legality
Requires some technical knowledge to set up and configure properly
Could potentially be detected or blocked by Microsoft in the future
Not a substitute for genuine licenses in commercial environments

Getting Started

To get started with vlmcsd, follow these steps:

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Wind4/vlmcsd.git

Build the project:
```
cd vlmcsd
make
```
Run the KMS emulator:
```
./bin/vlmcsd
```
Configure your Microsoft product to use your local IP address as the KMS server.

Note: Use this project responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws and licensing agreements.

Competitor Comparisons

py-kms

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KMS Server Emulator written in Python

Pros of py-kms

Written in Python, making it more accessible for scripting and integration
Supports both Python 2 and Python 3
Includes a graphical user interface (GUI) option

Cons of py-kms

May have slower performance compared to the C-based vlmcsd
Less actively maintained, with fewer recent updates
Potentially more complex setup due to Python dependencies

Code Comparison

py-kms:

def main():
    server = KeyServer()
    server.start()

vlmcsd:

int main(int argc, CARGV argv) {
    return server_main(argc, argv);
}

Both projects serve as KMS emulators, but vlmcsd is written in C, while py-kms is written in Python. vlmcsd generally offers better performance and is more actively maintained. However, py-kms provides more flexibility for scripting and integration with other Python-based tools.

vlmcsd is known for its efficiency and cross-platform support, including embedded systems. py-kms, on the other hand, offers easier customization and a GUI option, which may be preferable for some users.

When choosing between the two, consider factors such as performance requirements, ease of integration, and your familiarity with the respective programming languages.

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README

To view the documentation cd to the directory containing the distribution files and type

man man/vlmcsd.8 to see documentation for vlmcsd

man man/vlmcs.1 to see documentation for vlmcs

man man/vlmcsd.7 to see general documentation for kms

If you don't have man, you may also use the .txt, .html and .pdf files in the man directory

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