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From: petrino@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Re: Piracy and Software
Message-ID: <24987.26a58f60@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu>
Date: 19 Jul 90 15:45:50 GMT
References: <1990Jul16.221811.7115@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu> <1990Jul16.222043.7094@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu> <5105@uwm.edu>
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In article <5105@uwm.edu>, jgreco@archimedes.math.uwm.edu (Joe Greco) writes:
> In comp.sys.cbm article <1990Jul16.222043.7094@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu>, wlj1@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu (Wayne L Jebian) wrote:
> :I wanted to know what is the general consensus in this newsgroup about piracy
> :in the C64 world, since in the Amiga newsgroup, it is condemned heartily.
> :do you feel this kills computers? or is it just wrong, plain and simple?
> 
> By definition, piracy is the unauthorized duplication of a copyrighted work,
> and to me this suggests a legal aspect.  In this area, I believe that there
> are fairly few grey areas - right and wrong are defined by law.
> 
> What is the point of asking this?
> 
> .... Joe
> 

IMHO, the question was how do we feel about piracy as opposed to the
legality of the act. Although for some, these two things may be 
inseperable, illegal = bad... therefore no do, I don't see it that
way. We all make "moral" decisions as to what laws/codes we live by.
As far as I am concerned, piracy is acceptable. I have pirated
software, I have used pirated software, and at least 90% of the people
I know(w/ pc's) own/use pirated software. I have no problem with that,
or with anyone who does (or doesn't) partake. My decision. 

                     I also can't drive 55 :)
                                         
Disclaimer: This statement solely represents my opinion, not that of
the University of Kansas, the computer center, or any of my colleagues.

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