Let's not forget that there are companies that buy up software programs just to kill it. I ran into an interesting site, while looking up information on Desqview. This was a DOS based program that provided a graphical interface, before Windows took over everything. I have this theory that PCs would really cook if we still used DOS, since the hardware has been beefed up so much.
Anyway, there were a lot of comments from the folks who developed the program, talking about the people who'd worked on it and how proud they were of it. Program was bought up by the folks who owned QEMM (maybe Quarterdeck?) and it was deliberately killed. There was a certain bitterness about it--they really believed in what they'd developed. They had copies of the program tucked away for download. And the question becomes, who should copywrite really protect? Because most folks think they're protecting the people who created the product, not the company that buys it up. I can understand a company with a need to encourage people to upgrade to their latest product. Does that mean that people who want to use the old products have no rights? Shouldn't they be able to purchase a legal license? I'm with pickle on this one. I find the current copywrite laws way too restrictive and I've seen how they inhibit the exchange of information. I've seen the issue crop up on every damn list I'm on, no matter what the topic. Teri Pittman [EMAIL PROTECTED] New and improved site: http://www.xws.com/terispage/ -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
