Giving away old software or lending it to friends?

[mgordon99]

Read this:
http://abcnews.go.com/sections/tech/DailyNews/ucita000523.html

Under some interpretations of the legislation, you won’t be able to sell or give away any software you no longer want. And you may not be able to install that software on multiple computers, even if you own those computers.
Further, you may not be able to complain if the software you accept before it’s ever installed is riddled with bugs.


what's next for Pete's sake?

[This message has been edited by mgordon99 (edited 05-24-2000).]

[Gene C.]

I'm not trying to cut you short on your post here. I just think it is funny.

it should read like this:

Under some interpretations of the legislation, you won’t be able to buy or give away any software you know dosen't have bugs and error's in it

. And you may not be able to install that software on multiple computers, with out more added bugs and error's in it, even if you own those computers.

Further, you may not be able to brag or bolt if the software you accept before it’s ever installed is not riddled with bugs or errows ect.

I fell like if I buy something I should be able to do what ever I want to with it. or give it to who ever I want to. or I guess I could finish the rest of the sideing on my house with the old stuff I have. I'm beging to run short on AOL disk ect.

and yes I know. they say we only rent it. but, if I pay 7/800. for something I own it.

wonder what they would say if I offered them a brand new car. well, whats the difference. I paid for it didn't I.

[oblivion]

I feel as if you do own it........you just can not "rebuild it"......just like a car......you own it.......but you do not own the right to build it

[alondra]

Oh OH Im going to be busy pulling all the mods off MY car. But seriously, if it is a leased car you can't mod it, If these jokers can make us agree to only lease the soft ware (who reads all that stuff?) we are in trouble. I think contact with our representitives on this is urgent.