on 4/5/02 23:52, Anne Keller-Smith at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Another instance: my original OS 8.0 CD died so I bought another from Swap > because Apple doesn't sell them anymore. I would have no backup at all if > I hadn't gotten a used CD. It's also an original. Now that machine came with > OS 7.6, but I purchased this OS 8.0 CD. Since I was really purchasing > the right to use it, doesn't Apple now owe me $15.00? Or another disk > to replace the bad CD? Without it, and in event of a crash, I'd lose complete > use of a machine I paid good money for.
I'm inclined to argue that this is the one instance in which you can copy another person's CD without _any_ legal or ethical repercussions (unless the company is willing to provide you with a replacement media for a nominal fee but how many companies are that ethical in their business practices?). You paid for the media + licence but can no longer use it because the media failed, therefore you should be able to obtain a copy to allow you to continue using that for which you paid. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
