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dustinbrown
10-08-09, 11:13 AM
Court smacks Autodesk, affirms right to sell used software

LINK TO ARTICLE (http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2008/05/court-smacks-autodesk-affirms-right-to-sell-used-software.ars)

This is good news for anyone looking to sell their used software, used Gnomon DVDs, etc ... so long as you are the original owner. Now it's only a matter of time until software companies get wise and alter any vernacular that implies purchased ownership as opposed to restrictive licensing.
cherub_rock
10-08-09, 11:28 AM
Good news!
pimeto
10-08-09, 11:46 AM
Awesome news!
F***k Autodesk! God damn monopolists!
dustinbrown
10-08-09, 11:53 AM
You're not alone in that sentiment. I read a blog post recently from Mr Bluesummers, that resonated the same general feeling.

http://www.mrbluesummers.com/?p=1325

db
Disco Stu
10-08-09, 12:16 PM
Good news.
I always liked the way pixologic handled it.
There were some pretty cheap offers over the time.
jinchoung
10-09-09, 12:18 AM
thank goodness that the courts have sided with sanity. may the software industry take note and not f with the consumer.

jin
jaystein777
10-10-09, 09:39 AM
Awesome news!
F***k Autodesk! God damn monopolists!
Amen Brother!