> > > On Thu, Apr 08, 1999 at 05:13:25PM +0100, Chris White wrote: > > > your are not aloud to create a copy of anything , without the copyright > > > owners permission. > > > > I refer the honorable gentleman to Section 50A of The UK Copyright > (Computer > > Programs) Regulations 1992, which gives you the legal right to make a copy > > of software for backup purposes. > > Hmmm, gonna have to do some hunting here , but if correct (apart from my > arguement out the window) , why do people have a copyright in the first > place that states my point
its to stop people copying it for commercial purposes.... backup copies aren't going to be sold/distributed (legally)... if you sell it or distribute it, your breaking copyright.... if you dont, your not... i think you allowed one copy thats all (could be wrong there).... its sort of like.. when you buy the software you buy a 'theoretical' backup too.. its up to you if you want to make it real martin -- Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ#: 11077801 AOL/CServeIM: Flupert
