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Title:Current IBM PC conference is NOTED::IBMPC-93
Notice:Conference write-locked. Continye in NOTED::IBMPC-93
Moderator:RANGER::BACKSTROM
Created:Wed Mar 05 1986
Last Modified:Tue Jun 15 1993
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:8308
Total number of notes:54670

6000.0. "Selling "Used" Software" by CSS::COBB () Thu Feb 07 1991 08:12

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6000.2Depends on what's sold and how it's representedCIMPUL::BEFUMOWhen the going gets tough, the tough have MEETINGS!Thu Feb 07 1991 08:4719
6000.3ADVLSI::BLEAKNEYTreasure's my PleasureThu Feb 07 1991 09:2514
6000.4considerable variation aboundsMR4DEC::WILLINGERThu Feb 07 1991 13:408
6000.5For more on Borland...RICKS::REISERTJim Reisert, AD1CThu Feb 07 1991 18:564
6000.6it stinksCRISTA::LEIMBERGERI have my marbles now I want yoursFri Feb 08 1991 06:1414
6000.7STAR::BIGELOWHistory is written by the survivorsFri Feb 08 1991 12:408
6000.8Microsoft is clear on their update policyDOOM::KOVITZWarren Kovitz - Rochester, NYMon Feb 11 1991 12:347
6000.9fyi: IBM's OS/2 licenseSCOTTR::ScottRBeat Bush into a plowshareTue Feb 12 1991 08:507
6000.10License terms vary by vender/productMLTVAX::TEKOA::RAITTOHope that is seen is not hopeWed Feb 13 1991 10:3013
6000.11simple solution, call developerCRISTA::LEIMBERGERI have my marbles now I want yoursFri Feb 15 1991 06:1922
6000.12Ask first...SFCPMO::DOWENFri Feb 15 1991 09:2420
6000.13Borland changed their tuneSKYLRK::ENDTERWed Jun 26 1991 12:318
6000.14Serial Numbers don't always change...WR2FOR::HARRIS_MATechnology Sales ConsultantWed Jun 26 1991 12:597
6000.15Anybody look at the latest Borland agreement?TPS::BUTCHARTTP Systems PerformanceWed Jun 26 1991 13:065
6000.16Turbo C++ was ok as of 91-mayECADSR::BIROThu Jun 27 1991 10:5224
6000.17Old versions of Borland software *can not* be transferredMAST::REISERTJim Reisert, AD1CMon Feb 17 1992 13:2026
6000.18HOTAIR::INGRAMThat was then, This isn't happening.Mon Feb 17 1992 15:389
6000.19It sounds more like a set of encyclopedias than a book! ;-)MAST::REISERTJim Reisert, AD1CMon Feb 17 1992 15:520
6000.20No reason to complainUNTADH::LEWISF9 Pilot Sliced, Diced and ShreddedTue Feb 18 1992 01:4416
6000.21HOTAIR::INGRAMThat was then, This isn't happening.Tue Feb 18 1992 11:5625
6000.22TINKER::NADKARNITue Feb 18 1992 13:227
6000.23Not a direct analogySTAR::BECKPaul BeckTue Feb 18 1992 13:2421
6000.24HOTAIR::INGRAMThat was then, This isn't happening.Tue Feb 18 1992 21:3917
6000.25can I "borrow" your VAX FORTRAN compiler?EZ2GET::STEWARTthe leper with the most fingersTue Feb 18 1992 21:489
6000.26HOTAIR::INGRAMThat was then, This isn't happening.Tue Feb 18 1992 21:5921
6000.27Not intended to be an adSTAR::BECKPaul BeckTue Feb 18 1992 22:553
6000.28HOTAIR::INGRAMThat was then, This isn't happening.Tue Feb 18 1992 23:499
6000.29There are worse companies...UNTADH::LEWISF9 Pilot Sliced, Diced and ShreddedWed Feb 19 1992 04:0135
6000.30OopsUNTADH::LEWISF9 Pilot Sliced, Diced and ShreddedWed Feb 19 1992 04:034
6000.31It's a license, guys.LEDS::WALKERAllen WalkerWed Feb 19 1992 11:5324
6000.32dittoNHASAD::DUCHEMINWed Feb 19 1992 12:4012
6000.33BUFFER::TINGLOFWed Feb 19 1992 17:2922
6000.34Yeah, Borland has been unclear.LEDS::WALKERAllen WalkerThu Feb 20 1992 11:030
6000.35My 2 cents...SYOMV::CLARYBob ClarySun Feb 23 1992 06:5632
6000.36ABSISG::WEAVERDave - Image/Voice/Video PCUSun Feb 23 1992 19:5321
6000.37Well, I have not seen any such statements ..SOLVIT::EARLYBob Early, Digital ServicesMon Feb 24 1992 13:4233
6000.38Ethical vs Legalise vs Digital LicensingRENFRO::POWELLReed B Powell 422-7291 PTO Sales SupportMon Feb 24 1992 14:3021
6000.39I see no problems with used software.BSS::STPALY::MOLLERFix it before it breaksMon Feb 24 1992 16:3420
6000.40Simple test: can you get the old license transferred?STAR::BECKPaul BeckMon Feb 24 1992 17:1220
6000.41But if the supplier gives away old versions?NEWOA::NEALEThey only want me for my fudge cake!Tue Feb 25 1992 04:4426
6000.42PERKY::RUTTERRut The NutTue Feb 25 1992 06:5220
6000.43Correction on Digital LicensingLJOHUB::GOLDBERGLen GoldbergTue Feb 25 1992 13:1661
6000.44I ask my contact at Borland.SYOMV::CLARYBob ClaryTue Feb 25 1992 15:0310
6000.45New Word Perfect policyLEDS::WALKERAllen WalkerWed Feb 26 1992 10:3611
6000.46tax break?GANTRY::HULLDigital Services Delivery - MotownWed Feb 26 1992 12:117
6000.47seems to me WP gets the write-off...CHIRPA::LINBill Lin -- dtn 293-5941Wed Feb 26 1992 12:190
6000.48We'll send you a cake...STAR::BECKPaul BeckWed Feb 26 1992 12:213
6000.49Another viewpointSSBN1::DEROSIERKA1YSI, Nashua, NHThu Feb 27 1992 10:3761
6000.50If you really "owned" it you could sell copies...STAR::BECKPaul BeckThu Feb 27 1992 11:147
6000.51SSBN1::YANKESThu Feb 27 1992 11:5519
6000.52Wrong issueSSBN1::DEROSIERKA1YSI, Nashua, NHThu Feb 27 1992 12:2743
6000.53music is just as orneryCARAFE::GOLDSTEINGlobal Village IdiotThu Feb 27 1992 12:3318
6000.54Again, not the issue.SSBN1::DEROSIERKA1YSI, Nashua, NHThu Feb 27 1992 12:4020
6000.55Re: .53 How does this apply to sw?SSBN1::DEROSIERKA1YSI, Nashua, NHThu Feb 27 1992 12:5720
6000.56Nit on audioSTAR::BECKPaul BeckThu Feb 27 1992 14:1214
6000.57DECWIN::FISHERI *hate* questionnaires--WorfThu Feb 27 1992 14:1419
6000.58BingoSTAR::BECKPaul BeckThu Feb 27 1992 14:163
6000.59SSBN1::DEROSIERKA1YSI, Nashua, NHThu Feb 27 1992 15:1349
6000.60I'm even more amazed...SYOMV::CLARYBob ClaryThu Feb 27 1992 15:4623
6000.61ADVLSI::BLEAKNEYTreasure's my PleasureThu Feb 27 1992 16:3746
6000.62SSBN1::DEROSIERKA1YSI, Nashua, NHThu Feb 27 1992 16:5825
6000.63MR4DEC::EIBENISS-Industry Standard Systems SCO-unixThu Feb 27 1992 19:1611
6000.64there's not much more to say, is there?MR4DEC::WILLINGERThu Feb 27 1992 19:4620
6000.65I changed my mind...SYOMV::CLARYBob ClaryThu Feb 27 1992 20:1714
6000.66MR4DEC::EIBENISS-Industry Standard Systems SCO-unixThu Feb 27 1992 20:4515
6000.67Of course there is more to saySSBN1::DEROSIERKA1YSI, Nashua, NHFri Feb 28 1992 07:4556
6000.68Book analogy is weak:FUTURS::HAZELA cubic attoparsec = 1 fluid ounceFri Feb 28 1992 07:5626
6000.69What is an "upgrade"?SSBN1::DEROSIERKA1YSI, Nashua, NHFri Feb 28 1992 08:2848
6000.70SCHOOL::RIEUSupport DCU Petition CandidatesFri Feb 28 1992 08:446
6000.71SSBN1::DEROSIERKA1YSI, Nashua, NHFri Feb 28 1992 08:447
6000.72SSBN1::YANKESFri Feb 28 1992 08:4942
6000.73A stab at relevance to this conferenceSTAR::BECKPaul BeckFri Feb 28 1992 08:5424
6000.74RE: .67SYOMV::CLARYBob ClaryFri Feb 28 1992 09:3614
6000.75Return the old water pump - ok?PORI::MULLERFri Feb 28 1992 10:488
6000.76ADVLSI::BLEAKNEYTreasure's my PleasureFri Feb 28 1992 13:0613
6000.77Can I or can't I?PFSVAX::FULTONCarpe Diem!Fri Feb 28 1992 14:0425
6000.78Opinions offeredSTAR::BECKPaul BeckFri Feb 28 1992 14:1331
6000.79Respect for license "agreements"??LEDS::WALKERAllen WalkerFri Feb 28 1992 14:2727
6000.80re: .78SCOTTR::ScottROh, Gaia, they treat you like dirtFri Feb 28 1992 14:445
6000.81And on Whistle Wonders...LEDS::WALKERAllen WalkerFri Feb 28 1992 14:4829
6000.82"Upgrades", Selling Software, & "Moral Righteousness"SEGAL::SEGALLen Segal, MLO6-1/U30, 223-7687Sun Mar 01 1992 18:2775
6000.83Right vs AutomaticDECWIN::FISHERI *hate* questionnaires--WorfSun Mar 01 1992 21:299
6000.84SSBN1::DEROSIERKA1YSI, Nashua, NHMon Mar 02 1992 06:48118
6000.85My 2 centsWR1FOR::ENDTERBIMon Mar 02 1992 14:3326
6000.86Most 'Upgrades' Include NEW Warranty Card & NEW S/NEMIRFI::SEGALLen Segal, MLO6-1/U30, 223-7687Mon Mar 02 1992 15:5918
6000.87How many 1-2-3 licences does Borland own?OTOU01::BUCKLANDQuality is not a problemMon Mar 02 1992 16:1015
6000.88Let's split this in two.LEDS::WALKERAllen WalkerMon Mar 02 1992 17:1727
6000.89This just jumped into my head (or did it?)...STAR::BECKPaul BeckMon Mar 02 1992 17:234
6000.90$.02 one more timeTIFINY::PAZIKTue Mar 03 1992 12:315
6000.91Teisted, demented, real world situationSTAR::PARKETrue Engineers Combat ObfuscationTue Mar 03 1992 16:5520
6000.92ABSISG::WEAVERDave - Image/Voice/Video PCUTue Mar 03 1992 20:3459
6000.93WHO301::BOWERSDave Bowers @WHOWed Mar 04 1992 10:2420
6000.94Doesn't sound like std Microsoft policy to meSTAR::PARKETrue Engineers Combat ObfuscationWed Mar 04 1992 17:2811
6000.95The word "upgrade" is a fig leaf.LEDS::WALKERAllen WalkerWed Mar 04 1992 18:4931
6000.96WHO301::BOWERSDave Bowers @WHOThu Mar 05 1992 09:067
6000.97Picking yer own poison ..SOLVIT::EARLYBob Early, Digital ServicesThu Mar 05 1992 09:2560