Re: [q] Legality of imaging OEM software

[Andrew W. Hill]

I think legally you're not supposed to help yourself to the data on 
the original disc.  However, personally I would not feel as though I 
was acting unethically if I were to acquire a copy for myself. 
Original system software for vintage class machines isn't used for 
any reason other than idle curiousity and a desire to use the 
computer as it was intended.  Pragmatically, I don't think anyone is 
going to care.
I don't have a copy of this disc either.
Note that I'm not encouraging (or discouraging) any kind of software 
piracy, simply giving my opinions as they pertain to *this particular 
instance*.
Andrew

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