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From: RMRichardson.OSBU_North@XEROX.COM
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Subject: Re: copy protection
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Date: 30 Jan 91 05:28:28 GMT
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> ... but to say that people should boycott a company that tries to keep 
> you from making unauthorized copies of their software is like saying you 
> shouldn't go to the supermarket because they prosecute shoplifters.

No, ... not quite.  I think saying people should avoid a company that tries
to keep you from making unauthorized copies of their software with annoying
protections is like saying you shouldn't go to the supermarket that tries 
to prevent shoplifting by pat searching every customer as they exit the 
store.

If a supermarket thinks it's customer base needs to searched to prevent 
shoplifting, I don't want to be in that customer base.  

If a software company thinks it's customer base needs to be harassed to 
prevent piracy, I don't want to be in that customer base either.  


Rich