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Re: REQUEST: info on S.P.A. license "raids"

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From: Ian Clements
Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1992 16:00
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 Isn't the tactic SPA uses go something like this (SPA to some exec at
the "target" company) "We understand you have unlicensed copies of xyz
software.  Allow us to come and look at all your PC's and examine your
purchasing records for these unlicensed copies; if we find unlicensed
software, you pay us x dollars plus pay the manufacturer for these copies.
If you don't allow us to perform the search we'll begin legal action."

 I can understand SPA's desire to stop piracy.  However, if this is really
the tactic, it seems a bit heavy handed (IMHO) since no company really wants 
to go to court over something like this.  I would imagine that since they
(SPA) want to see PO's, that you must be able to produce a record of purchase
for each software product otherwise you are deemed to have "pirated" the 
copy. 
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Subject: Re: REQUEST: info on S.P.A. license "raids"
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