Re: The software piracy issue

[irsman@winternet.com (Ian Schmidt)]

In article <4p3qqg$bdr@usenet10.interramp.com>,
Tom Zuchowski  <cd003508@interramp.com> wrote:
>Well... the emulators that I've seen are by definition "pirate" software 
>as well, because they require illegal copies of the Apple II ROMs and 
>Apple Operating Software before they can be used.  Where do you draw the 
>line on pirating?

They're only actually pirate if they actually come with the ROM images, like
the popular STM emulator on the Mac.

>Having said that, I agree that Asimov should NOT have any software title 
>that can still be purchased commercially.  However, I don't think I have a 
>real problem with titles that have been out of print for 10 years.

Doesn't matter, copyright lasts a lot longer.  Joe, care to repost that FAQ
again?  Commercial availability does not determine copyright.

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