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From: gwyn@smoke.brl.mil (Doug Gwyn)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: Old programs
Message-ID: <15835@smoke.brl.mil>
Date: 15 Apr 91 23:07:23 GMT
References: <714@dvncnms.Devoncnms.Unisys.COM>
Organization: U.S. Army Ballistic Research Laboratory, APG, MD.
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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?  

You can PURCHASE the (only) copy that some legitimate owner has,
or you can get explicit permission from Sierra to make a copy.
Sierra maintains ownership rights whether or not they choose to
offer the product for sale.