Re: Copy II Plus would be illegal today

[russotto@wanda.pond.com (Matthew Russotto)]

In article <B84428FF.36E7%tim@buffnet.net>, Tim  <tim@buffnet.net> wrote:
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>> That said, how much longer before we don't even buy software anymore
>> (including the OS), but instead rent it with an annual renewal fee or it
>> ceases to function on the renewal date? (exactly what Micro$oft has been
>> seriously considering as their future business model)
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>*groan*  Delete the post before Microsoft reads it and steals the idea!!!

Read that post again.  Microsoft has already HAD that idea.  They're
event running trials of it in Australia.
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