Klarinet Archive - Posting 000274.txt from 2006/09

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] my apologies
Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:38:54 -0400

In a message dated 9/24/2006 2:48:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
clarinets21@-----.com writes:
My apologies for asking for serial numbers. I just did not think about
others wanting to upgrade.>>

The real issue is not about other people wanting to upgrade. The problem
with trying to pass off someone else's serial number as yours, is that it is a
crime. It is called software piracy. Software piracy is a form of theft, just
as real as shop lifting.

I don't always agree with the policies of software companies. It irks me,
sometimes, to pay over and over for updates to Finale.

However, I do know that "upgrades" fund new development, bug fixes,
adaptation to operating system changes, etc. Software companies never live off just
the initial purchase price.

Walter Grabner

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