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From: bazyar@ernie (Jawaid Bazyar)
Subject: Re: Old programs
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Date: Thu, 11 Apr 91 09:13:57 GMT
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In article <714@dvncnms.Devoncnms.Unisys.COM> dgs@dvncnms.Devoncnms.Unisys.COM (Dave G. Sokolowsky) writes:
>If a software company (Sierra On-Line) no longer supports the Apple II line,
>what can I do to obtain a program they once produced?  If an original copy
>cannot be purchased, can I legally make a copy, assuming I can find the
>program?  

  Nope.  It's still illegal, even if the company has dissolved (Sierra is 
still around, but we can hope), as the copyrights often revert to the author.
But if we're talking Sierra, copy it anyway.  Who cares- they spit in our
face. Spit back!

--
Jawaid Bazyar               |  "Twenty seven faces- with their eyes turned to
Senior/Computer Engineering |    the sky. I have got a camera, and an airtight
bazyar@cs.uiuc.edu          |     alibi.."
   Apple II Forever!        |  I need a job... Be priviliged to pay me! :-)