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From: jfernand@m.cs.uiuc.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: software distribution restrictions
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Date: 10 Sep 90 22:03:00 GMT
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Nf-From: m.cs.uiuc.edu!jfernand    Sep 10 17:03:00 1990


Recently, I've encountered stick-on labels on software boxes
indicating distribution restrictions such as:

"For distribution in the USA and Canada only"
"USA [and Canada] version"
"For use in the USA and Canada only" (Turbo C++)
"For distribution outside the USA and Canada ONLY" (Funnily,
I found this label on a MS Quick C box in a Champaign, IL store.)

1. My first question is, what are the reasons behind these distribution
restrictions?  (I am aware of the restrictions regarding encryption
software).

2. If I buy such restricted software in the states, can I take it
out of the country?  I am considering buying Turbo C++ but am not
sure if I can (legitimately) take it out of the states.

3. Do all such software have "export versions?"

4. Finally, can anyone tell me what the restrictions are (please
quote) for Microsoft C v6.0?  (I can't find one in a local store).

J.R.Fernandez
jfernand@cs.uiuc.edu