SORRY about that post; it was intended for Craig only. I'm still hoping for
positive output from OpenMPE, and intended only sarcasm, not a real dig at
the OpenMPE folks.
have a weekend, gang!
Tracy P
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tracy Pierce
> Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 1:50 PM
> To: 'Craig Lalley'; [log in to unmask]
> Subject: RE: Licences and Things after 2006
>
>
> OpenMPE's work is covered by an HP NDS, meaning keep yer
> mouth shut and pray.
>
> Not to denigrate all the wonderful work being done behind
> closed doors at OpenMPE, but at first glance it appears that
> its progress amounts to the cross-posted "Big! Upcoming!
> Announcement!" by HP saying they've been diligently working
> with OpenMPE and have decided to extend support for MPE 6.5
> thru 12/31/06. Oh, but we won't really support it - if you
> find a bug, you're on support, so we'll send you tapes for 7.0.
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Craig Lalley [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 1:33 PM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: Licences and Things after 2006
> >
> >
> > Everyone,
> >
> > This is such a hugh issue and leads to so many ethical
> questions, I am
> > surprised that no one other than Stan has addressed it.
> >
> > Shouldn't this be something OPENMPE is working on?
> >
> > -Craig
> >
> > --- Stan Sieler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > > Re:
> > >
> > > > In 2007 they purchase a second hand N Class box with 7.0
> > or 7.5 on it.
> > > >
> > > > Question 1
> > > >
> > > > After 2006 do they have to ensure that the box comes with
> > an MPE/iX
> > > > licence,
> > >
> > > IMHO, the box comes with a license. Period.
> > > HP has never sold a 3000 without a license, nor a license
> > > without a 3000.
> > >
> > > They may try to claim otherwise, and they may have
> > expensive lawyers,
> > > but they don't have the high moral ground here ... *we* do.
> > >
> > > Note: lawyers trump morals :(
> > >
> > >
> > > > and do they still have to arrange the Transfer of the Licence
> > > > via HP to legally use the Box?
> > >
> > > Only if HP can produce paperwork showing that the original
> > > purchaser agreed to such a restriction. Absent that, attempts
> > > to enforce such a claim might be viewed as attempted "restraint
> > > of trade" :)
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Stan Sieler
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