But usually software developers don't sell copies of the software, they sell licenses to use the software, and these are not normally transferable.
Rex -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On Behalf Of Charles Mills Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 10:55 AM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: [z390] Anyone want Source code listing of last VSE program product Supervisor? There is a copyright doctrine called "first sale" that basically says that when you buy a legal copy of something you can re-sell it as you wish. I would be violating copyright law if I made copies of a Spiderman movie and sold them, but I can legally sell the copy that I bought down at the video store. (Generally -- this is a gross oversimplification of a complex legal issue). The same is true for patents: generally you can't sell things that incorporate technology patented by Ford, but you can sell your used Ford that does. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First-sale_doctrine Not sure how the doctrine might apply here. You legally obtained a single copy of this code. I suspect you *might* be entitled to dispose of it as you saw fit. The issue is particularly complex for software. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernor_v._Autodesk,_Inc. Charles -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On Behalf Of Norman Hollander on DesertWiz Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 8:05 AM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: [z390] Anyone want Source code listing of last VSE program product Supervisor? I would not assume that a license holder has the ability to transfer his license on his own. You should check with the vendor to be sure you are in compliance with the T&C of that license. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN The information contained in this e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited and that you will be held responsible for any such unauthorized activity, including liability for any resulting damages. As appropriate, such incident(s) may also be reported to law enforcement. If you received this e-mail in error, please reply to sender and destroy or delete the message and any attachments. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
