Do I agree with the current laws and system in regards to old software? No. I think software copyright terms should be 12 years with the option to renew for another 8.
However, just because I don't agree doesn't mean I can go and do what I want. The law is the law and even if we don't agree with it we must follow it. This means that even ancient software must be acquired legally.
I buy all my software, including that from an out of business company. Yes, some say it's ridiculous to buy three copies of Battle Chess for my trio of Mac Classics but it's the only legal way to do it. And I must admit, it felt very rewarding to be able to hunt down those old Battle Chesses.
Yes, I am the one guy who voted for "never ever" because I obey the laws whether I like them or not.
However, just because I don't agree doesn't mean I can go and do what I want. The law is the law and even if we don't agree with it we must follow it. This means that even ancient software must be acquired legally.
I buy all my software, including that from an out of business company. Yes, some say it's ridiculous to buy three copies of Battle Chess for my trio of Mac Classics but it's the only legal way to do it. And I must admit, it felt very rewarding to be able to hunt down those old Battle Chesses.
Yes, I am the one guy who voted for "never ever" because I obey the laws whether I like them or not.