Subj : Old DOS BBS Programs
To   : Nightfox
From : DaiTengu
Date : Tue Jun 14 2022 16:07:50

  Re: Old DOS BBS Programs
  By: Nightfox to DaiTengu on Tue Jun 14 2022 12:15 pm

 Da>> "abandonware" is a gray area. It really just means that anyone can
 Da>> do whatever they like with the program, because the author no longer
 Da>> maintains it, and there's no risk of the author coming after you. 

 Da>> _Technically_ if you crack the program, or use someone else's
 Da>> license you're still "stealing". 

 Ni> If the author can't be found or contacted though, it would be difficult to
 Ni> register the software.. 

 correct. But if the author suddenly appeared after 30 years of not being able to be reached, they could demand payment and would likely win litigation over it.

DaiTengu

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