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From: schreiber_r@wums2.wustl.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.system
Subject: Last Word... (was Re: ResEdit 2.*)
Message-ID: <3763.26c154c8@wums2.wustl.edu>
Date: 9 Aug 90 17:19:18 GMT
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I know I'll probably receive some flack for this post, but I'm getting sick of
reading the ResEdit and System Update debate messages.

First, with the system releases, Apple should provide releases of the system
software at no charge for bug fixes, etc. I think systems 6.0 - 6.0.5 should
fall under this category and from what I understand these releases are free,
unless you want the documentation for the system. Now, when new major releases
of the system come out (i.e. 6.0, 7.0...), I can understand Apple requesting a
manditory upgrade fee. There was a lot of programming that went into these and
I suppose their overinflated prices can't pay for everything. ;-> I personally
would want manuals to go with these updates anyway.

ResEdit... well let me say this: nowhere in any part of program does it claim
the software must be purchased or is for exclusive users. With it's mode of
distribution, if Apple wanted to note this, there would (should) be a file
tagging along with it, or a note in the About... box. I have seen the program
(including the new 2.0bx versions) on many BBS's including those which do not
have any special permission from Apple (and I assure you these are legitimate
boards with no pirated software on them). I have never seen a debate over this
issue before, so I would naturally assume copies of the program are legitimate;
however, this does not necessarily make it right, of course. I think this
debate has gone way overboard (including my post!). I've seen four or five
different explainations of how the software is kept track of--or even if it is.
If any of those people were right, would we know it? Now I'm babbling, I'll
leave.....
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============================= Matt Haffner ====================================
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