System, method and article of manufacture for tracking software sale transactions of an internet-based retailer for reporting to a software publisher

摘要

A system, method, and article of manufacture are provided for accurately tracking transactions involving software. First, a plurality of decryption keys are provided which each allow use of corresponding software. Next, a request is received for a decryption key from a requestor after which a transaction represented by the request for the decryption key is logged. The decryption key is then outputted to the requester. Thereafter, the transaction is reported for allowing the tracking of revenue generated by the sale of the software.