Copy Protection (Minor Flame)

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Subject: Copy Protection (Minor Flame)
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From: Jerry E. Pournelle
(1) recall, I was expressing the view of Borland International
(and in deed of Peter Winer of Think Tank) that big outfits copy
software and distribute it internally. I have no evidence other
than that JPL does NOT do that.
(2) The publicity counterweapon seems ideal, provided that one
has real evidence of the practice; truth is a good defense at
libel actions. I'd rather see lots of publicity about ripoff
outfits than see copy protection..