Re: Pirates! by MicroProse (not a review, a complaint, please read)

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From: Jim Mann
Date: Thu, 28 Dec 1989 15:53

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One of the columnists for PC Magazine (probably John Dvorak) said it
well:  "Don't trust any software that doesn't trust you."

What I read about MicroProse's copy protection schemes on the PC is the
reason I haven't purchased their "Red Storm Rising" game.

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From: jmann@bigbootay.sw.stratus.com (Jim Mann)
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Subject: Re: Pirates!  by MicroProse (not a review, a complaint, please read)
Summary: Copy Protection
Keywords: Pirates! MicroProse RipOff
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Date: 28 Dec 89 15:53:35 GMT
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