----- Original Message ----- From: Ian Collier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <sam-users@nvg.ntnu.no> Sent: 09 April 1999 15:59 Subject: Re: SimCoupe & protected disks
> On Thu, Apr 08, 1999 at 05:13:25PM +0100, Chris White wrote: > > your are not aloud to create a copy of anything , without the copyright > > owners permission. > > I refer the honorable gentleman to Section 50A of The UK Copyright (Computer > Programs) Regulations 1992, which gives you the legal right to make a copy > of software for backup purposes. Hmmm, gonna have to do some hunting here , but if correct (apart from my arguement out the window) , why do people have a copyright in the first place that states my point > > Having a backup of a disk thats not used for illegal > > purposes , is like have a gun and NEVER thinks of firing it (Pointless) > > Not at all. Having a backup means you are protected from data loss in case the > original fails in some way. But this is negligent on the end user part , and if its damaged on or around purchase then you should get a replacement. But i believe there is a Life span on Floppy media of 10 years ish?? (Some will correct me on that) Chris
