Re: Copyright [Was: Download QuickBasic]

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From: Michael Mattias
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2000 00:00

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Phil Webb <philwebb@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
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> i think people have little respect for copyright laws when Microsoft has
> been using every trick in the book to keep prices high, by illegal
> means.
> the record companies have been doing the same.
>
> When you pay $30 for a CD the artist gets bugger all.
>

1. As a copyright item producer, trust me *I* respect and appreciate the
copyright laws.
2. Curious: little respect for the copyright laws, yet it was the law which
defined what Microsoft did as 'illegal.' You can't have it both ways.
3. The artist deserves the fruits of his labor. If it's too expensive, don't
buy it.

MCM

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From: "Michael Mattias" <michael.mattias@gte.net>
Subject: Re: Copyright [Was: Download QuickBasic]
Date: 2000/07/26
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