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To: gnuman who wrote (47229)	1/25/1999 11:15:00 AM
From: Jim McMannis	Respond to of 1570560

Gene, I very much agree with you. Whether or not they know it, software companies have thrived off piracy as it helps distribute the software. Do you see $88 billion Bill suffering? Now tell the software buyer that he can't make a copy and put it on his notebook or give it to his kid in college. Or if they link the software to the chip ID what happens if the owner upgrades the chip or computer? Has to buy a new copy of the software? Jim