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From: dave@compnect.UUCP (Dave Ratcliffe)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc,alt.flame
Subject: Re: PKZ110EU.EXE - Katz's ZIP archive package v1.10, export vers.
Summary: Keeerist!
Keywords: life, get, one
Message-ID: <523@compnect.UUCP>
Date: 12 Apr 90 22:15:30 GMT
References: <9456.261a444f@ecs.umass.edu> <119@demott.COM> <1990Apr9.204732.9188@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu>
Organization: John Core at home, Harrisburg,PA
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In article <1990Apr9.204732.9188@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu>, brian@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Brian Hoffman) writes:
> Get Real, of course the law is stupid, nobody disagrees with that.

  I'd rather get imaginary. And stupid or not, it IS a law (echo occurs below)

> However, your assertion that pkz110 export version is crippleware is
> rediculous.  The only way you wouldn't be able to view a zip with the
> European version is if the zip is password protected, in which case
> you're probably not supposed to see it anyhow.

  Full agreement here. For those that DON'T know, crippleware is
provided to the user with only PARTIAL implimentation. Payment of a
Sharware fee or, in some cases, filing warranty info with the mfr, will
provide you with info on how to fully impliment all features. PKZip 1.10
is certainly complete for the intended markets for each version. Don't
tell Phil you think it's crippleware. He might get upset. 

> Either violate the law, which doesn't bother me one bit,

  Bet you speed all the time too. Right or wrong, stupid or not, it's a LAW!

> or get the
> export version.  Just stop talking about this insane topic.  All you
> net crybabies are driving me crazy with this stupid concern that your
> precious terminals will be confiscated if you accidently export a
> shareware program.

So? The pixies came in the night and swiped your N key? The subject line
has remained fairly constant throughout this thread. You don't HAVE to
read these discussions.... that is, unless you like to bitch. As for
people worrying about having their 'puters confiscated, it's a valid
worry. Some of Uncle's employees take a dim view of having Federal laws
violated. Complete systems have been confiscated for less. I know it's
not right, but would you rather be cautious or have a hole where your
computer used to be? 

The attitude you showed in the message I have included here leads me to
believe you will probably jack up the pressure in your Acme Low-soot
Flamethrower (patent-pending) and unleash a barrage in my general
direction so feel free but spare everyone in c.s.i.p. and shoot towards
alt.flame (where I don't read) or confine it to email (where I have been
known to delete messages if I don't like your name).

> Brian

Not a bad name. Maybe you'll get lucky.

      *>> Dave <<*

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