Re: software distribution restrictions?

[Willie Yeo <w.yeo@qut.edu.au>]

Dan Bethe wrote:

> Hi again.  I'm wondering if there's a list of the current distribution
> restrictions on apple // software.  A list of what's freely
> distributable and what's not.  Perhaps a list of who holds the copyright
> if not freely distributable.  I want to know what's legitimate in case I
> come across someone who's handing stuff out or asking me for stuff.

    List on freely distributable software can be found on the Treasaure
Chest Project, http://www.tals.dis.qut.edu.au/staff/willie/treasurechest

>         Here are some particulars that I'm wanting to collect:
> Music Studio

    Activision holds copyright. No longer commerically produced.

> Out of This World

    Interplay holds copyright. No longer commercially produced.

> Sierra games like Space Quest I & II and Kings Quest

    Sierra On-Line holds copyright. No longer commercially produced. So
far, Sierra only released 'Mystery House' to the public.

> 3200 color paint programs

    Most of them are copyrighted by the owners, although most are not
commercially produced. DreamGraphix 3200 is cool |8) I am still trying to
reach Steve but to no avail.

> other music-making and graphics software

    as above.