Software Licensing and Sanity (was Re: Moving from SCO to SuseLinux)

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On Sat, Jul 31, 2004 at 10:55:10AM -0400, after drawing runes in goat's blood,
Bill Vermillion cast forth these immortal, mystical words:
> Since this was a 'complimentary copy' - and the recipient did not
> buy the book - the person/company who sent that book could legally
> place restrictions upon it.  
> 
> To me this could also fit along the lines of an NDA.  
> 
> I'm assuming the doctor had to at least request that complimentary
> copy.

No, it was "just delivered"...out of the blue.

> However >IF< that company sent the copy un-requested AND they
> shipped it by mail I've always heard that things like that are
> yours to do with what you wish.

I sure as hell would have had no hesitation pitching it.  Someone sends you
something entirely unsolicited, I don't think you should be bound by some
weird terms they attach to it.  At that point, is it not a legally defined
gift, yours to do with what you will?  Actually, that has exceptions.
Someone could give you software, and you're not free to copy it and give
out copies.  But you -could- give away the original--I -think- even if the
EULA says it's non-transferable.

IANAL,  LSBSOS.  PWLCA.  :)

mark->
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