Re: Loading XP onto multiple computers

From: kurttrail (dontemailme_at_anywhereintheknownuniverse.org)
Date: 06/03/04 

Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 00:18:20 -0400

Bruce Chambers wrote:

> "kurttrail" <dontemailme@anywhereintheknownuniverse.org> wrote in
> message news:%23CEjfRRSEHA.3140@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > Bruce Chambers wrote:
> >
> > > http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/117.html
> > >
> >
> > <Snipped the MicroPropaganda>
> >
> >
> > Title 17, Chapter 1, Section 117. - Limitations on exclusive rights:
> > Computer programs
> >
> > (a) Making of Additional Copy or Adaptation by Owner of Copy. -
> > Notwithstanding the provisions of section 106, it is not an
> > infringement for the owner of a copy of a computer program to make
> > or authorize the making of another copy or adaptation of that
> > computer program provided:
> >
> > (1) that such a new copy or *adaptation* is *created* as an
> > *essential* step in the *utilization* of the computer program *in*
> > *conjunction* with *a* machine and that it is used in no other
> > manner, *or*
> >
> > (2) that such new copy or adaptation is for archival purposes only
> > and that all archival copies are destroyed in the event that
> > continued possession of the computer program should cease to be
> > rightful.
> >
> > The following is a translation of Section 117 (a) from the legalese
> > using MS's own definitions:
> >
> Cute and mildly amusing the first time; sadly, this isn't the sort
> of humor that wears well. Now try using the definitions that the
> legislators used when they wrote it.

> Greetings --
>
> Thanks for proving my point. The law permits one to install a
> _single_ copy, and to make one archival copy.
>

*ADDITIONAL*! How do you make an additional adaption without a previous one
already existing?

So Bruce-baby, how in the world do you rationalize that Section 117 only
"permits one to install a _single_ copy?"

I'll accept as an explanation that you just skip over the words you don't
want to read, because they don't fit into your twisted perception of
reality.

> (But you needn't have included your laughably crude attempt to
> re-write the law to fit your fantasies; I've already seen your parody
> web site and this is the sort of humor that's only funny once.)

Don't worry, Bruce. I'll find the appropriate way to lampoon you on my site
yet, but until then:

http://microscum.com/crapolammpafaq/

Just make believe that it says Bruce Chambers instead of Carey Frisch. You
are really good at "make believe" so this you be a walk in the park for you. 

-- 
Peace!
Kurt
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"Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron!
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