recovert@ihuxf.UUCP (recovert) (11/11/84)
<<<>>> This is a quick review of a column by Dr. J. E. Pournelle (Jerry to the uniformed) that appears in the December issue of Popular Computing. This have been some articles lately criticizing Jerry's technical expertise, which I agree may not be as extensive as many who use Usenet. But, Jerry makes a valid point in this article about software and software pirates, and should therefore be congratulated. Jerry starts by giving an example of a software license and then showing how, even an ethical, person might be forced to violate it. Then, Jerry proceeds to make his point that most PC software is overpriced, and that such overpricing is the reason for copy protection. I agree with Jerry completely. One reason that I have stayed with my original CP/M-80 system is simply that IBM PC-style software is simply to expensive. Also, I refuse to purchase software which is copy protected. I wonder how many other people feel that way. The worst thing about copy protection is that the uniformed, novice computer user does not understand its impact upon them. Therefore, Jerry's column is of service to them. I recommend that you read Jerry's article if you are planning to purchase a home computer. As always these statements are my own and no one elses... -- Richard E. Covert (312) 979-4428 ihuxf!recovert (BTL,Indian Hill)
rick@uwmacc.UUCP (the absurdist) (11/21/84)
In article <2474@ihuxf.UUCP> recovert@ihuxf.UUCP (recovert) writes: ><<<>>> >This is a quick review of a column by Dr. J. E. Pournelle (Jerry >to the uniformed) that appears in the December issue of Popular >Computing. and later, writes : > The worst thing about copy protection is that the uniformed, >novice computer user does not understand its impact upon them. Is there something about military uses of computers that I'm missing? -- "Icky!", wailed Moxie. "DOUBLE icky!", cried Pepsi. -- from Bored of the Rings by The Harvard Lampoon Rick Keir -- MicroComputer Information Center, MACC 1210 West Dayton St/U Wisconsin Madison/Mad WI 53706 {allegra, ihnp4, seismo}!uwvax!uwmacc!rick