Re: AppleWorks GS

[CUTblakeney@home.com (Jeff Blakeney)]

On 13 Apr 2000 04:56:39 GMT, ljsilicon@aol.comSpamSUX (R.A.Guy) wrote:

>Attitudes and comments like Q_C's have
>been known to bring huge court settlements. With Cotse.com being aware of what
>is taking place; they could get sucked in on any litigation. Their failure to
>act when notified of the situation could bring them in as additional
>defendants. Who knows, maybe Cotse.com has some money!!!

So, you are willing to take legal action against someone who points
out another persons flaws but you are quite content to let people
steal software and other intellectual property?

Then on 13 Apr 2000 12:53:41 GMT, ljsilicon@aol.comSpamSUX (R.A.Guy)
wrote:

>Mike, it wasn't needed to quote my response to Aaron in your message. I have no
>problem with your stance on pirating and the use of Apple IIs as a hobby
>machine. I have believed for many years that a bulk of the people complaining
>about piracy should look outside and see that it is the year 2000, not 1984.

So it is the year 2000.  The copyrights on most of the stuff we are
talking about don't expire until 2030 or later.  Until something
changes it will continue to be illegal to distribute this stuff.

>As for
>Apple software, I have all that I need. I have a PC and a Mac and I'll never
>use my GS for browsing the Web or sending e-mail. As far as I know, the only
>development that is taking place for the GS is for telecommunications. I could
>care less. Do I want a copy of this software? NO! Why use a tin can to
>communicate when I have a cel phone?

This makes me wonder why you even hang out here then.  What possible
benefit could you get from being here if you aren't using your Apple
II and don't want any new products for it?

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