Re: Decompiling a program HOW

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From: Larry Goldstein
Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 00:00

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Lawyers would tell you otherwise.  Two people or firms who come to have the
same capability by virtue of their own independent work are relatively free
to market it (excepting patents awarded to whomever gets there first).
However, if you were to develop something and it can be proven you relied on
knowledge gained from decompiling the original work of another, you'd be at
risk.

Larry Goldstein
lgoldste@advanswers.com

Rey Arson II <sistema@i-manila.com.ph> wrote in message
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>
> To some extent, decompilation and reverse engineering is prohibited by
> certain entities and governments.  It is an unlawful act against the
author
> of the said product.  Be it an electronic device, machinery or software.
>
> But for me, i must say we are free to learn new things, explore and expand
> the mind.  To decompile a piece of software to *LEARN* how it works, to
> know how *WEAK* or strong its protection is, then i guess its a matter of
> choice and conscience.
>
> Please respond regarding your progress.
>
>
> Rey Arson II
> sistema@quickweb.com.ph
> ______________________________________
> Falling down is not a failure, staying down is...
>
> Chippy <steve@tinca.netkonect.co.uk> wrote in article
> <7rjh1i$aci$1@infoserv.netkonect.net>...
> > I am wanting to know is that illegal if it's just for personal use???

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From: "Larry Goldstein" <lgoldste@advanswers.com>
Subject: Re: Decompiling a program HOW
Date: 1999/09/22
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