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In article <92350.114159AUBXG@ASUACAD.BITNET>
AUBXG@ASUACAD.BITNET (Ben Goren) wrote:

> The fonts I have are only being used on one machine and with one printer
> only. It is my understanding that this is perfectly legal, even though
> I've translated the fonts into more than their original format. If Adobe
> has a problem with that, well....

It is true that it is one machine and one printer - and the 
translation is fine as long as it is for your own use. Even 
though translation of copyrighted font software can be 
considered to be an infringement of the copyright, Adobe has 
stated publicly that it is permissible for individuals to do 
this for their personal use - if the copyright notice is 
retained. However, it is not permissible for anyone to 
redistribute, sell, or share on a server -  modified or 
translated font programs (some utilities may not retain the
copyright notice). The hope is that such conversions will
enhance the legal owner's utilization and enjoyment of their 
fonts.

> I'm not sure if the restriction is one copy per computer, or one copy
> per printer, or what. I've heard that it's OK to purchase an Adobe font,
> and distribute it to all the people on the network who print to the
> same printer. I've also heard that you can't do that. And what about
> ATM, if the first is true? Anybody at Adobe care to clear this up? 

The license is for one printer and one ATM. It is possible for 
multiple users to use copies of a single font - IF they all 
print to the same printer and they are NOT using ATM.

> And any other font vendors who might have a different policy?

Since much of Adobe's agreement is determined by the type foundries
we license the type from - I would think those vendors would have
similar policies - e.g. Linotype, Monotype, Agfa-Compugraphic, ITC,
etc. Other vendors, of course, may do it differently.

Terry O'Donnell
Adobe Developer Support