Re: Software 'licensing' <RANT>

[Dark_Dude@darkcastle.ecore.fnet.org (Dark_Dude)]

In Article <5f714r$joc@News.Dal.Ca>,
<at217@chebucto.ns.ca> wrote:


>> situation... How many people can really afford 2 copies of each program?
>
>Just as you cannot legally steal a second computer because you can't
>afford to buy it, if you cannot afford to buy two copies, you'll have to
>make due with one. The rules are the same despite the easier duplication
>of software.

I understand, but still I find this a rediculous law. Escpecially the giant
software companies would earn more & more. (Does Bill REALLY need more money?
:-)


Anyway:
>But I'll leave that for the lawyers to deal with.

Heheh, Russia would be a perfect country for them: 1 original copy once was
enough for a thousand copies!


               -= Doede =-

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