Re: 2007 Language Pack

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On Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:36:02 -0800, tedmi <tedmi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

The 2003 Proofing Tools Pack is very different from 2007 Language packs. The
former provides only proofing tools for several dozen languages, while the
latter additionally provide the ability to change the Office interface
(menus, dialogs, help) to another language. For 2002, XP and 2003, such
capability was available only for volume license customers.

Which brings up a question: What are the licensing restrictions on
discontinued software? Is it legal to share it?

IANAL, but I'd say it works out like this:

- No, it is not legal to share discontinued software unless the copyright owner
specifically releases it into the public domain.

- As a practical matter, I doubt anyone cares enough to prosecute.


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