Author: Gerd Isenberg
Date: 11:42:19 09/26/05
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On September 26, 2005 at 14:21:12, Peter Berger wrote: >On September 26, 2005 at 13:49:50, Uri Blass wrote: > >>I clearly understand it. >>It seems that fabien is smarter than SMK not only in programming but also in >>making money and I guess that SMK could earn more money in case of using that >>idea. > >Do you really feel this system is smarter? I bought and payed for Shredder 9 UCI >(same as nearly every other commercial program I might add, and several versions >of them ). But I certainly won't buy Fruit under these conditions. > >I expect if we talk about "hardcore users", you will find several who own what >Joachim Rang would call a "machine-farm". I don't think many of them will >seriously consider buying several copies of Fruit or start negotiations with the >vendor. I know I won't :) . > >Peter Hi Peter, a difficult issue. I can understand Fabien. I have seen in german chess clubs for instance, that "hardcore users" passed some (pirate?) copies around. My guess, as i sold IsiChess in 94-97: at least 10 pirate copies from one sold, if not even more. Otoh i can understand honest customers, harmed by copy protection. Gerd
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