>I thought ALL cd projects had to have the MACR logo on screen for 4 seconds, >or on the packaging. Is it possible to get an exception to this policy from >MACR, or did this guy just ignore distribution requirements?
He probably just ignored the distribution requirements. MACR will not lightly waive the logo requirements. A parable. Once upon a time there was a company so scrupulously honest they not only displayed the MWM logo, they went the extra mile to capture escape, and even alt-F4 and Cmd-Q, and sent the user to the logo screen. However, certain activities were heavy Flash sprite users. The Flash Asset Xtra would see the Alt-F4 and deposit the user directly to the desktop--the Director key handler object never even saw the command, even though the Flash sprites were marked "pass events always." Being good citizens, this company contacted Macromedia to ensure this wouldn't violate the license agreement. Macromedia has been most gracious, with program and product managers such as Saint Grace busting their buns to get special dispensation. The Earth, though, was suffering from a plague called "lawyers," who huff and puff and turn red in the face at the mention of the word "double bogey." After careful review (and probably not a few guffaws), they allowed that maybe, since it was a bug in Macromedia code that was preventing this paragon of a company from displaying the MWM logo, just maybe, they might grant a dispensation. However, the company in question must state their case in writing directly to the lawyers. The moral of the story--Macromedia are very reluctant to give exceptions--and, to be honest, I don't blame them. I heard someplace that somebody like Disney worked out a special deal with Macr, but not many of us have Disney's clout (or money). Anyway, that's just a rumor. On the other hand, does anybody know of anyone who has been sued for not displaying the logo? Cordially, Kerry Thompson [To remove yourself from this list, or to change to digest mode, go to http://www.penworks.com/LUJ/lingo-l.cgi To post messages to the list, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Problems, email [EMAIL PROTECTED]) Lingo-L is for learning and helping with programming Lingo. Thanks!]
