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Re: The Apple II Constitution - Lets call a TRUCE
- Subject: Re: The Apple II Constitution - Lets call a TRUCE
- From: jkeim@unlinfo.unl.edu (james keim)
- Date: 1997/08/12
- Distribution: world
- Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
- Organization: University of Nebraska--Lincoln
- References: <5sfm12$6b1$1@client2.news.psi.net> <33EC0ABE.23A8@swbell.net> <5snmmj$ifp@news1.intelenet.net> <5spa1n$1cm@dove.qut.edu.au>
Willie Yeo (yeo@pigeon.qut.edu.au) wrote:
: Eric Shepherd (eshepher@quicksilver.com) wrote:
: : Additionally, it would immensely disturb me to see in writing
: : "permission" to distribute copyrighted software, even if it's no
: : longer available. It's still illegal, even though I wouldn't freak
: : out over it.
: Oh my god ! Then Treasure Chest Project is ILLEGAL ??????
Willie,
This is a motivated misunderstanding of what Sheppy said. I am
sure Sheppy is quite familiar with the concept of software being
"reclassified" as freeware (or even sharware) for distribution. What
you are doin is fine because you are getting permission.
What I believe Sheppy is referring to is the "constitution" Mr.
Mentzer posted which endorsed a "right" to copy _any_ software not
available through "normal" channels.
Personally, I agree with Sheppy's assessment of the idea.
--James K.