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From: a.guillaume@trl.oz.au (andrew guillaume)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: Old programs
Message-ID: <1991Apr16.224555.28182@trl.oz.au>
Date: 16 Apr 91 22:45:55 GMT
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Doug Gwyn writes:
> In article (...) 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.

What a pity software companies that have dropped or no longer support Apple II
products don't follow the Beagle Bros' example in making their "old" software
available via a BBS. I have recently managed to upgrade my beloved "boat-
anchor" //c :-), and that has given it a new lease of life. I use it for
educational purposes (for my two kids and for day care kids), and I find it
very hard to get hold of "old" software  !

Why don't I upgrade to a //GS, I hear you say ? Well, will you offer it to
me :-). And besides, I wouldn't get rid of a member of our family !!!

Andrew Guillaume

Internet : a.guillaume@trl.oz.au