Re: Apple Legacy Recovery CD

[Steven Lichter <shlichter@diespammers.com>]

Smohn Jith wrote:
> "Mark Percival" <mark@syndicomm.com> wrote in message 
> 10tqi1t47bkttr8lhtjdg99mlbo8dhfmgc@4ax.com">news:10tqi1t47bkttr8lhtjdg99mlbo8dhfmgc@4ax.com...
>
> > Dan Foster wrote:
> >
> >
> > > Sorry, guys. I had to remove the CD image, as Apple's legal department
> > > isn't really thrilled with it being given out without Apple's written
> > > permission.
> >
> > Someone here reported you to Apple.  I know that there are legal issues
> > here but since most of the software is at least 10 years old, this is too
> > bad.  Some of this is available for download from Apple but other stuff
> > isn't.  Most of the Apple II software, all of the Lisa software, MacOS pre
> > System 6, and so forth just aren't available like this.  It's a great CD
> > and I'm glad I was able to get a copy.  Thanks Sean for posting it and to
> > Dan for hosting it if only for a brief period.
> >
> > Mark R. Percival - RTC Host - Syndicomm Online Apple II Forum
> > "Midweek Madness!" Every Wednesday Night : 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pacific Time
> >
> > http://www.syndicomm.com
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>
> Why would anyone report it?  What could someone possibly have to gain?  I'm 
> so glad that the Apple II line is still firmly in the cult of Jobs instead 
> of Woz.
I believe that Apple Employees check sites on the net looking for stuff 
like that.  Apple has always been tight with the code. I know I had to 
agree to something because of GBBS.  It seems sad, but they seem tothink 
it is worth keeping control of.


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