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RE: [OM] keep software piracy off the list

Subject: RE: [OM] keep software piracy off the list
From: andrew fildes <afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 09:43:01 +1100
Technically speaking, buying or 'inheriting' and using an older version is
still piracy - the upgrade nullifies your licence to use the early version
and you certainly can't sell it!
AndrewF



>That's still $300... A bit steep for some of us students.  I use an
>older version that I inherited from my brothers - they always need the
>newest and greatest.
>
><snip>
>
>One of my clients (a school) just bought the "academic version". It's
>available in many school bookstores. Requires only a student or faculty
>ID
>to purchase and is one-half the cost of the retail version.
>
>Differences from retail? Um.... the box says "Academic Use Only".
>





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