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Re: OS2 developer's CDs have no TCP/IP 1.2.1

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From: Fritz Whittington
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1992 19:42
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In article <Ty9msB3w165w@cybernet.cse.fau.edu> wayned@cybernet.cse.fau.edu (Wayne Desmond) writes:
>mccall@mksol.dseg.ti.com (fred j mccall 575-3539) writes:
>
>> [Does the license really obligate to not using it after Dec 15, or
>> does it just go 'unsupported' after that date?  Yeah, I know, they'd
>> be hard pressed to police something like that, but I always was
>> excessively honest.]
>
>The license reads:
>TERM AND TERMINATION. Unless IBM notifies you of an earlier date (with 14 
>days notice), your license to use the Kit terminates on Dec. 15, 1992. 
>Upon termination you agree to destroy all copies of the Kit. You may 
>terminate your license at any time by destroying all your copies of the 
>Program and documentation. IBM may terminate your license if you fail to 
>comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement.
>
>Looks like there will be alot of toxic CD smoke on Dec. 15 this year.

Actually, for a neat-looking wall hanging & souvenier, put it in the
microwave for about 5 seconds.  The aluminum film crinkles rather nicely.

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