On Tue, 5 Nov 2002 at 08:46:11, Phoebus Dokos wrote: (ref: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>)
> >Wolfgang, >I was under the impression that Peter had acquired (ie paid) the rights >to resell/modify SMSQ/E... Since D&D systems act as his agents under >British (and American) Common law (which not only gives them liability >but also benefits), they are entitled to distribute SMSQ/E legally. >They do not have the right to sell if for any other system but only for >the Qx0 of course. All this of course is true provided that Peter DOES >carry the right to modify/resell/develop SMSQ/E (which I believe is >true). >Even it isn't so, I do not believe that D&D would want to "hijack" the >software only that there's an honest misunderstanding somewhere.... > >I hope :-) Woldgang will have to reply to this. I am pretty sure that, although Peter offered, no money changed hands. > >(And not taking sides.... In any case I am ABSOLUTELY certain that I am >not violating ANY law as my Q40 is a used one bought originally from Q- >Branch... :-) Those were sold prior to the license, and TT was paid royalties via JMS - you are OK (8-)# It is a great pity that Wolfgang felt he had to make this public. I saw what was going on in private, and believe me, we all tried very hard to get a sensible dialogue going. I hope we still can. -- QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:252/67) +44(0)1442-828255 tony@<surname>.demon.co.uk http://www.firshman.co.uk Voice: +44(0)1442-828254 Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, TRING, Herts, HP23 4DG