Jim Watt wrote:

> On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 11:27:36 GMT, "Hairy One Kenobi"
> <abuse@[127.0.0.1]> wrote:
>
> <snip>
>
>>Absolutely. Just be wary of saying that stealing a Ferrari from the
>>factory is fine, because someone /might/ not have bought it
>
> Of course the difference is that the Ferrari cost money to make
> wheras copies of software involve no cost to the manufacturer.
>
> However, on trying to sell someone our payroll package, they
> already had a nice one, does it do xyz oh yes. indeed it did all
> the things ours did because it was. Pleased to say they went
> bust.
>
> But a lot of the 'piracy costs millions' is hype.
> --
> Jim Watt
> http://www.gibnet.com

I agree....it is hyped to persuade legislators to pass laws protecting
software companies and the entertainment industry....

Im