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Re: Apple II Reference Manual ("Red Book")
In article <20000418001650.23751.00002144@ng-fv1.aol.com>,
Regnirps <regnirps@aol.com> wrote:
> pausch@saafNOSPAM.se (Paul Schlyter) wrote:
>
>> I think Apple Computer would have some similar considerations to make
>> if they evern thought about suing people posting obsolete software
>> for and info about the Apple II: even if done illegally, Apple would
>> have more to lose than to gain from trying to sue these people.
>
> I understand the marketing and psychology, but do you think this
> justifies an immoral act?
An immoral act is by definition never justified. If an act is justified,
it cannot be immoral.
Considering distributing copies of Apple's "Red Book": is it illegal?
Probably, but you should really ask a lawyer rather than me about
that. Is it immoral? I don't think so - why? Because if an act is
to be immoral, it must hurt someone in some way. If no-one is hurt
in any way by some act, where's the immorality of the act?
Crossing the street against a red light is illegal. Is it also immoral?
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