Re: Asimov performs a valuable service; what about PT3.1?

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Supertimer writes ...
> 
> tward@XXXXenteract.com wrote:
> 
 ....
 
> There is something wrong with the Asimov argument when PT3.1
> is being pandered on the site.  It has been said that the subversion
> of PT3.1 is different than the one being sold by Intrec, but come on
> ...that's streching it a bit isn't it?  It IS PT3.1, a software that is still
> being sold BY THE PUBLISHER AND COPYRIGHT HOLDER.  It
> was previously said that Asimov does not hold this type of software.
>

     Not exactly. It was noted earlier that some newer wares might end
up on Asimov due to an error in sorting through so many uploads. At the
time it was suggested that a way to have any incorrectly placed wares
removed would be to contact Asimov.

     Also, to be fair, we do not know whether or not Asimov has obtained
permission to maintain a version of ProTERM-A2 which it labels "3.1".

 
> Obviously neither I or any observers can do anything to change the
> situation,

     Do not be too sure of that. No responsible site manager will ignore
valid complaints.



> but this instance goes counter to what has been said by
> the supporters of the site.

     That depends upon whether or not Asimov has permission to maintain
the version of PT currently there. If the listing of a PT3.1 version is
an error, then, Asimov's reaction to discovering the error will tell us
whether or not Asimov deserves user support.

 
> Why don't the Asimov folks kindly voluntarily take PT3.1 off this
> site?  It would be a gesture of good faith...

     The PT on Asimov now is named for the current version and close
enough to the current version to justify questioning.

     If it is there with InTrec's permission, then a notice of this fact
should be posted to Csa2 or provided in an associated Text file (e.g. as
PT3notice, etc.) on Asimov. If it is there without InTrec's permission,
then removing it is the proper thing to do.


 
Rubywand