Re: A83: Re: permanent edit lock, just use VTI
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Re: A83: Re: permanent edit lock, just use VTI
Um... Virtual TI anyone? (hex edit the vat or just look at the code...)
>From: "Robert Maresh" <gardenerbm@netzero.net>
>Reply-To: assembly-83@lists.ticalc.org
>To: <assembly-83@lists.ticalc.org>
>Subject: A83: Re: Ultimatum for Hays...
>Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2001 13:21:06 -0600
>
>
>There's also a way to permanently edit-protect programs; if you change the
>size bytes, and send the [BASIC] programs in a backup file, there is no way
>to ever steal the source code at ALL!
>
>Bob Maresh
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Thomas J. Hruska" <shinelight@crosswinds.net>
>To: <Assembly-83@lists.ticalc.org>
>Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2001 2:28 AM
>Subject: A83: Ultimatum for Hays...
>
>
> >
> > For those who want to get rid of Hays permanently...(as well as Hays,
>read
> > this ultimatum).
> >
> > It is a rare situation when I run into complete idiots and I actually
>issue
> > an ultimatum (usually the idiots are smart enough to not be stupid
>around
> > me). From now on, watch out Hays for software made by Shining Light
> > Productions. Here is how I will prevent you from ever using my source
>code:
> >
> > 1) I write my own game or program. I give credit to those who wrote
> > simple sub-routines.
> >
> > 2) I place all of my source code and the compiled program (if one
>exists)
> > onto a CD.
> >
> > 3) I put the CD in a nice suitable carrying envelope that can travel
> > through the mail without getting damaged.
> >
> > 4) I seal the envelope and put a sticker on the opening tab.
> >
> > 5) I send the envelope to myself through the mail.
> >
> > 6) I sue you if you copy my code.
> >
> >
> > That is the ultimatum. By the copyright law, any code I write (even if
>the
> > source code is available) is under an implied copyright. Anyone wanting
>to
> > have the right to sue Hays needs to make sure that they do not
>explicitly
> > state they have a copyright on their code (that's a federal offense
>worthy
> > of a fine). If Hays has stated anywhere that they own the copyright to
> > YOUR code and you have performed the above (*always* get the real thing
>if
> > you plan to go into court), you can sue Hays for every penny they have
>(or
> > for a percentage of their income for the rest of their lives). Again,
>here
> > are the steps to suing Hays:
> >
> > 1) Make sure that you make no mention of copyright (not even the (C)
> > symbol) unless you have a registered copyright on your code. Only two
> > weeks after filing for Copyright can you legally slap that (C) into your
> > code (it will take about 6 months for the copyright to go through, 3 if
>you
> > have a pending court case).
> >
> > 2) Make sure your company is legally registered with your state. Hays
>is
> > *NOT* legally registered as far as I know. A single person (not part of
>a
> > group and not going under an assumed name/company) does not need to
>register.
> >
> > 3) Don't forget to send yourself your code (CD is the most secure
>method).
> >
> > 4) Get sue happy with Hays. They will break either under the pressure
>or
> > through one successful lawsuit.
> >
> >
> > Thomas J. Hruska -- shinelight@crosswinds.net
> > Shining Light Productions -- "Meeting the needs of fellow programmers"
> > http://www.shininglightpro.com/
> >
> >
>
>
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