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I think that licensing per CPU defeats fair use.  I should be able to
install a program on as many systems as I want.  As long as I only run
one copy at a time and I'm the only user.

Chris

On Mon, 2002-06-24 at 09:22, James P. Kinney III wrote:
> It seems there is no legal ground in the software licensing world. The
> publisher/write/controlling entity can put whatever terms the $&%^ want
> in the license as long as the terms do not compel the user to commit
> illegal acts to stay in compliance with the license.
> 
> It is a system that needs lots of public debate followed by some
> intelligent (for a change) legislation.
> 
> On Mon, 2002-06-24 at 09:05, Geoffrey wrote:
> > James P. Kinney III wrote:
> > > If I recall correctly, M$ banned the use of open-source software for
> > > remote access and control of M$ systems.
> > 
> > What possible legal grounds could they have?
> > 
> > 
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> > Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric at 3times25.net
> > 
> > I didn't have to buy my radio from a specific company to listen
> > to FM, why doesn't that apply to the Internet (anymore...)?
> > 
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