At 09:45 AM 06/08/2001 -0400, you wrote:
>Correct me if I'm wrong, and I'm saying this as Ray Camden, not Ray Camden
>of Macromedia, but isn't use of this decryptor illegal? Should we so
>casually discuss a piece of a software that is probably illegal to use?
I suppose it is something that may have to be examined on a case-by-case
basis. I have heard of stories where "our developer left, all the code is
encrypted, he hates us, no unencrypted backups." At this point applying
some form of decryption technology is not wrong. Althought the company in
question did get 'screwed' by their developer.
>Also, in general, unless you encrypt your OWN files, you should not be
>decrypting other people's templates. If you _do_ encrypt your files, you can
>contact Tech support for help. Therefore, there is no need for this
>software.
>
>Am I wrong here? And let's not discuss wether it's "right" or "wrong", I'm
>talking about legality.
Legally, it would depend on what code you are decrypting, who owns it,
and what your contract is with that person (or company). If I write code
for a client under a contract where I own the code, give it to them
decrypted. I'd be mighty angry if I found out that client went ahead and
decrypted the code for whatever reason. Would I be angry enough to sue or
go after them for further compensation, or even sue them? It probably
depends upon the client.
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