From: Krogg 
Subject: Re: PowerBasic 3.5
 
Edward D. Collins wrote:
>
> Huy Hoang wrote in message ...
> > Where can I obtain a copy of PB3.5
> > except @ www.powerbasic.com? I mean, a really
> > cheap copy or where can I obtain it, for free?
> > Don't suggest me to rob PowerBasic Inc.
>
> There is no reason for ME to suggest that you rob PowerBasic Inc. since
> you, by asking for the a free copy, are suggesting that yourself.  Why
> don't you just go rob a bank... it's the same thing.
>
> Edward D. Collins
> author of
> "The Continuing Adventures of CyberBox"
> http://www.inficad.com/~ecollins
>
> (written entirely in PowerBASIC by the way)
>
> Note: Remove the foreign car from my e-mail address when replying via
> e-mail.
Im sorry to interupt here but:
 Would it be wrong to resell software.I know that peoply do it LEGALLY
all the time.I bought "ms Flight Sim 95" when it came out, and the day
i bought it,i decided i hated it.I took it down to the local used
software store(Game Trader) and sold the whole thing for $20 at a
50%loss.They had lots of used software for sale and have been in bussiness
for years.I probably could find a copy of an older version
of pb there,maybe not.(They do have lots of stuff besides games)If i did i
would assume it would be legal to buy it.The previous owner sold his
liscense to Game Trader,and i would be buying it from them.No copying
involved.I dont see the software industry trying to put Game Trader out
of business!!I also dont see them doing anything wrong.
  You CAN get cheap or near free comercial software FREE sometimes,and
LEGALLY.So,Edward,before you get so high on yer soapbox that you fall
off,stuff that in yer pipe and smoke it!I do believe that the dude in
question did say he didnt want to rob POWERbasic.
 
Hey am i missing something here,I mean,is Game Trader doing something
immoral by reselling used software?Arent user liscenses transferable.
If i buy Dukenukem 3d and my roomate plays with it while its on my
computer,am i breaking the law.Hey i got win95 on my computer,can my
wife run notepad legally or should she use a pen to avoid the law.I
dunno,but i think Edward jumped the gun.
 
 
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