of course it could be done, but that would be providing good customer service. software makers stop making old versions not because it isn't profitable (after it's developed the production cost is trivial), but rather to force obsolescence through one more mechanism. after all, when you can no longer get an os for an old machine, or can't buy an older version of an application you're forced to buy a new system and/or software, making the vendors winners and you losers.
frankly, it's an abuse of the copyright system when people refuse to sell articles that would be profitable just to force users to buy newer and more expensive versions, with features most users have no need for. tragically, as usual microsoft has been "innovative" in this area, and other vendors have followed suit. and yet they'll sue you for pirating software that can't be purchased, and try to collect it's value anyway despite their failure to provide media and the basic manuals. distributing old code doesn't cost much, considering most software companies don't provide any free support anyway (or even paid in many cases). we are tragically a throw away society, it's criminal to throw out as many manufactured goods as we do, even "little" things like cigarette lighters. take a spent bic lighter apart some time, the parts are still good and would last a long time, if only you could refill them. but instead we put high grade plastic, chromed metal, springs etc. into the landfill where it's useless. all in the name of convenience and so you don't have to worry about losing a slightly more expensive refillable lighter. sadly the computer hardware and software vendors work under the same theory, and the classic business model where one maximizes company profits, not value, quality or service, and it's all possible because most other vendors do the same thing making it nearly impossible for a consumer to be responsible in many cases. George H-S wrote: ----- > It seems to me that it > wouldn't be that hard to have a service to provide the cd's from images when > needed but it's not being done to my limited knowledge. ---------- -- 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> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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 Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
