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To: Joe NYC who wrote (44000)6/12/2001 11:43:50 AM
From: Bill JacksonRead Replies (1) of 275872
 
Jozef, I steal because I can. If I had to pay for it all I would have less on my machine. most is not used, just to look at it was my reason for downloading a copy.
I would make decision based on utility and cost.
There is a tradeoff. if you cut out all copying you might not get as much extra revenuse as the SW alliance thinks they will get. After all every pirate will not become a buyer, they will do without if forced to pay.
In addition, those who do not want to spend money before trying will be lost as a market.
Years ago Lotus found that putting good copy protection on their stuff made sales actually fall.

Bill
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