stc7@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu (Steven T Chiang) (04/09/91)
This might not be the right newsgroup, but since I have a IIgs, I figured I'd post it here first. If I can't find an answer here, at least I'll be able to get a cross reference. I have a legal question, dealing with software serial numbers. Here's the example, just say someone buys a piece of software, and within it, it has a serial number encoded. This piece of software is later found in the hands of other people, and it has this person's serial number in it. The question is, leagally, what can a company do? Assume, that the serial number definitely belongs to the person, and was registered, etc. Also, what kind of proof is necessary, and what kind of proof will stand up in court, if prosecution is possible. thanks Steven Chiang Coming Soon: DreamGrafix 3200 color power stc7@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu America On_Line: DWS Steve Apple IIgs Forever! # With a 4 line .sig, which is all my mailer will post! :P #
gwyn@smoke.brl.mil (Doug Gwyn) (04/09/91)
In article <1991Apr8.182345.21752@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu> stc7@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu (Steven Chiang) writes: > The question is, leagally, what can a company do? If the person signed a software licensing agreement and did not live up to the terms of it, it's pretty obvious what to do. Otherwise, no crime was committed.
stc7@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu (Steven T Chiang) (04/09/91)
In article <15771@smoke.brl.mil> gwyn@smoke.brl.mil (Doug Gwyn) writes: > >> The question is, leagally, what can a company do? > >If the person signed a software licensing agreement and did not live up >to the terms of it, it's pretty obvious what to do. Otherwise, no crime >was committed. That's it? So legally, there is no way to prosecute a person that is pirating software? No wonder everyone does it... Steven Chiang Coming Soon: DreamGrafix 3200 color power stc7@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu America On_Line: DWS Steve Apple IIgs Forever! # With a 4 line .sig, which is all my mailer will post! :P #