Subj : Old DOS BBS Programs
To   : DAITENGU
From : the doctor
Date : Wed Jun 15 2022 16:58:00

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> --- DAITENGU wrote --- Re: Old DOS BBS Programs By: 
> 
>  eh?  what does this have to do with the price of tea in China?
> 
> All I said is that "abandonware" should it suddenly not become 
> "abandoned", could land end-users in legal trouble.  The chances are slim, 
> but not zero (and I don't know of a case where it's actually happened).
> 
> If I was to advocate for anything, it'd be a much shorter duration for the 
> expiration of software copyrights than the current "author's life + 70 
> years" 
> 

It could, but I think it's very unlikely.  I agree with you about copyright.

It's only so long to keep Mickey Mouse out the public domain.

What was annoying me, where the shreaking claims of theft from folks. 

"I made $700 a copy for whatever 30 years ago, so quit using it.  I'm going to 
threaten you with a lawsuit!"

"Can I buy a copy for a reasonable amount?"

"No"

"Can |I buy a copy at full price?"

"No.  I'm going to sue you. Good day."

It's even more annoying when the guy who claims to have bought the Worldcom
assets does it on their behalf. 

I admit this doesn't directly tie in with what you were saying, but I like 
bitching about it.


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