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From: foss@iris.ucdavis.edu (Jim Alves-Foss)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Possible software THEFT!
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Date: 17 Apr 89 21:05:14 GMT
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Dear Netlanders,

The following has all names and specifics removed to protect the innocent
and (potentially) guilty:

Someone I know has spent considerable time developing the skills to become
a programmer (specifically computer games). After a couple years of trial
and error and detailed perfectionism a game was sent to several software
vendors. A few expressed interest and contract negotiations began with one
company. Shortly before final delivery the negotiations broke down due to
"financial" troubles in the company.

Now, an advertisement has appeared in a computer magazine promoting a VERY
similar (if not the same) game from this company.

What can this person do? Any suggestions? How can similar things be avoided
in the future?

Thanks in advance
-Jim Foss (foss@iris.ucdavis.edu - 128.120.57.20 )
<<< Disclaimer : Of course everything is hearsay and ONLY MY OPINION >>>