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Re: Illegal System Code Postings



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Michael A. Mermer, CTA wrote:

> Fortunately, most of the Omega List recipients are honest people wanting to
> share  ideas, not those stolen from others.

I'll agree that knowingly publishing protected material on the internet is
wrong.  But...

> The FBI has an
> entire division devoted to software piracy and they are going to love to
> sink their teeth into these postings and those who have participated in them.

Yes, but this does not constitute software piracy.  What it is is an infringement
of a software licensing agreement.  This is not a criminal offense.  Don't take
my word for it though.  You can get as many people to report this to the FBI as
you like.

> I will offer a REWARD for information leading to the ARREST and CONVICTION
> of anyone releasing any part of ETS code.  You all know how to reach me.

Your money's safe.  However - be warned that cheap threats like this may indeed
prompt a less scrupulous person to do so to spite you, and especially if one
knows how to do so anonymously.  I do realize that this property, whatever its
quality, is important to your livelihood, and I do have a high regard for
protecting intellectual property, but a less hostile approach in attempting to
guard it would be better advised.

Regards,
A.J.