Date sent: Tue, 8 Jun 99 09:46:39 -0500
From: Ryan Minnig <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> In my opinion,
> Q. Is downloading full (trial) versions of software from the internet or
> CD provided by the author/company then cracking it yourself wrong? A. No.
> Q. Is downloading full (trial) versions of software from the
internet or
> CD provided by the author/company then cracking it yourself wrong?
A. No.
I believe you are wrong on this point. It is wrong and illegal. You
can only do this by what can be called reverse engineering (yes
guessing) is reverse engineering. Reverse engineering is a copyright
infringement.
Also, the licensing agreements usually limit the time for the demos.
Even if they had no protection, you are not allowed to use the s/w
passed a certain point.
Finally, you know that you are to pay for using the s/w. So, if you
use it for without paying, 'in MY opinion', it is no different than
using a CD that you got from a store 'without paying'. You know what
that is called.
Can you honestly say there is a difference? Using your logic; "If a
person/company is too lazy or stupid to think through their" security then it's ok to
steal.
Pay for what you use!
Mike
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