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From: ohland@aix01.aix.rpi.edu (Matt Ohland)
Subject: Re: All Commercial Software Developers or Companies (pls read)
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Date: 24 Jun 91 21:00:20 GMT
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In article <1991Jun24.152341.26567@guinness.idbsu.edu> bcarter@claven.idbsu.edu (Bruce Carter) writes:
>In article <0bclf0k@rpi.edu> ohland@itsgw.rpi.edu (Matt Ohland) writes:
>>In reference to software testing, don't forget that some companies,
>>MacProducts, for one, offer software for lease.  Test capabilities
>>and legal software rights at the same time!
>>
>>
>I believe that due to a recent federal court decision leasing software is
>illegal without the consent of the publisher.  All of the software rental
>places around here have closed down due to this ruling.
>                                     <->
>Bruce Carter, Courseware Development Coordinator      bcarter@claven.idbsu.edu
>Boise State University, Boise, ID  83725              duscarte@idbsu.bitnet
>(This message contains personal opinions only)        (208)385-1250@phone

Correct, but realize that some software companies do consent.
Check the MacProducts ad in the back of a MacUser, etc.
I'm sure there are restrictions as to who may lease, but it's something.
---Matt Ohland---RPI---graduate student---ohland@mts.rpi.edu---

