Re: Cad software

Interisting thread, i was under the impression you could buy old
software, the licence would transfer and you would have a leagle copy.

I did this once for a pcb program 15 years ago and had no problem
with getting updates or tech support.

Wally


--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Ron Ginger <ronginger@a...>
wrote:

> >The simple answer is NO, you can't buy older versions of AutoCAD.
> >Autode$k
> >claims you don't own the software, you only lease it from them.

BUT,

> >there
> >are ways if you work at it.
> >R. Wink
>
> AutoCAd is one of the major partners in a group called the Business
> Software Alliance. Their function is to find companies that are

using

> illegal copis of software and either sue then or extort LARGE

ammounts

> of money for legal licenses.
>
> They often run radio ads to help find violators. One of the lines

in the

> radio ad is that the most common way of finding illegal software

use is

> to be turned in by disgruntled employees. They clearly are fishing

for

> such information.
>
> They will go after any size company- big or small.
>
> You DO NOT own most software, you only have a license to use it.
>
> ron ginger