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Subject: Re: In regards to Genius Download!! I had no idea this was pirated!

Author: Terry McCracken

Date: 03:00:30 04/09/01

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On April 09, 2001 at 04:48:06, Tina Long wrote:

>On April 08, 2001 at 20:54:06, Terry McCracken wrote:
>
>>On April 08, 2001 at 20:08:02, robert flesher wrote:
>>
>>>I had no idea this software was Pirated! If this is true i will delete it Upon
>>>receiving confirmation. I was just responding to a previous post that showed me
>>>this site. My apologies go to Richard Lang.i can assure you i will delete it. I
>>>would ask that if possible? i would like to purchase this program however, as i
>>>am fond of its simplicity and strength. Thanks Regards..... Robert
>>
>>I agree this site should not be affiliated with pirated software links, but do
>>we know for certain the software in question is pirated?
>>Or is it available as freeware at this time?
>>Has this been confirmed?
>>
>>Terry
>
>I think that if it was freeware it would have been "given" away at
>
>http://www.chessandcheckers.com/gold.htm Your Opinion.
>
>and would have turned up at some of the reputable places for downloading
>freeware chess stuff, not just one (no offense) lowly Polish Warez site.

Offence taken! It's not a Warez site.  Your bieng Petty.
>
I personally only feel a little guilt if I find a Version2 for free, when
>Version6 is currently on sale.  Downloading a Version2 is possibly going to lead
>to an actual purchase of Version6.  I don't think Downloading a free Version2
>will be a substitute for purchasing Version6.

A little guilt? Guilt is merely fabrication.  Regardless, it would bother you a
little but you would use it, is what your saying here to justify possible sales
of Ver. 6  BTW Ver. 6.5 is was released in 1999.


>Bruce is right.

I agree with Bruce on the "Piracy" issue.
>
We should not promote such sites, and we should not try to use the "I didn't
>know it was stolen" argument to justify promoting such sites.  Ignorence is no
>excuse.  (That's a shot at Terry, not robert)

I already said that, I only cast dispersions that is was a "Pirate Site" FYI,
and your haughty shot at me!
>
>I'm still using a legit Genius4, although as it often crashes, finding the
>Genius3 Disk is on the to-do list.

Legit....the arrogance.

>Tina Long
>(Who actually sends money to Shareware Authors)

"Self-Righteousness" I guess I'll take your word for it. "Shakes Head"

Here's a another link and I have no reason to believe this is pirated software!

http://www.gambitchess.com/progr.htm

Although Uri is questioning the legitimacy already. Guys come up for air once in
awhile.

TM





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