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[OM] Re: Software piracy. Boo-hoo-hoo.

Subject: [OM] Re: Software piracy. Boo-hoo-hoo.
From: RMcFet <rmcfet@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 20:27:56 -0400
Yes you are correct they are actually different but for practical 
purposes licenses in this type of situation, are let because of 
copyright law.
On May 10, 2006, at 17:05, Chuck Norcutt wrote:

> Unfortunately, we're dealing with "licenses" and not directly with
> copyright.  Totally different legal mumbo jumbo which probably isn't
> worth the paper it's written on but, as far as I know, it's never 
> really
> been tested in US courts.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
> RMcFet wrote:
>
>> Copyright is specific. Ownership can be transferred unless otherwise
>> specifically stated . So if your son gave you the original discs and
>> documentation and you are now the sole holder of the registration code
>> you legally own the software and there should be no problem. I think
>> its a good approach to take.
>>
>> For me its an ethical issue. I don't use non-legal copies of software
>> as they are the result of someone's labours. Whether its a big
>> insensitive and opportunistic company or someone struggling to make a
>> go of things the laws are the same. Copyright is a method of 
>> protecting
>> someone's intellectual contribution and  helping them gain credit
>> remuneration or whatever. Their integrity or lack thereof is of no
>> concern to me in measuring what I think is right. In most cases if I
>> don't like them I don't need to patronize them. Others get my support
>> but I don't flex principles based on irritation.
>> Bob
>
>
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