#Duke it out in d.c. software#

If the company was 'dead' they would never do anything with these files. I didn't know that sumstorm are still active.

I created this topic just to see if I could share some files and you two came calling me a thief, ignorant and whatever else (and I already removed the link by myself). It is the owners decision.ДЇ*ck you idiot. The rules of this forum say to respect copyrights. This is unreleated to your desire or decision to give away something you don't own. I could be more precise, but I am busy at the moment. 'Because I don't want to check to see if this game can be legally purchased (or don't care even if it can), beyond the GOG site, can I illegally share it through this site because I want other people to have this great game too? It isn't illegal because it is abandonware now there is no one to catch me giving it away.' I will reword it as I was required to do in my job often. it is unfortunate the original makers can no longer benefit from this.' I stated 'As far as old Duke Nukem games, it can be bought. or more precisely, few like it pointed out that their justification for breaking laws is invalid. I guess no one likes it pointed out that they have broken laws though. I only stated facts in my undirected/general response. you only have the legal right to play it, unless otherwise specified in the legal agreement.ДЄctually, JerkMax, if you had read my post, I already effectively indicated disclaimer to your smart ass reply. It isn't just yours to do as you wish with it.

It is illegal to modify it in most cases, distribute it, etc. Actually you only buy the right to play the game. when you buy the game, you agree to the conditions usually by opening it. *cough* the producer will earn alot of money with it *cough*. on eBay they sell second handed copies? Oh well. I wasn't giving the oportunity to anyone steal anything becouse there is NO way that Sunstorm can loose or earn with this expansion since they're not selling it. The owners of Duke DC rights do not even exist today.

#Duke it out in d.c. software#

it is unfortunate the original makers can no longer benefit from this, but still, the software can be legally bought second hand or as new-old stock from eBay and other sources. :PДЄs far as old Duke Nukem games, it can be bought. This is why Shareware is such a great thing to me. Software Piracy is a personal sore spot for me due to this, which ultimately brought my demise at the company. but I was still resented by the owners for refusing a direct order to break the law. In the middle of it, Auto-Desk came to town and busted the parent company for 20+ illegal copies and my point was made for me. I was nearly fired in the 90's for refusing to pirate a software we used. But too many times it was used as an excuse to pirate it. In the 80's there was always the argument that you needed to see if the software would work for you before you spent thousands on it. I would like to see a more specific rule on forums to address this directly as the problem is often unclear, which states that 'There is no such thing as Abandonware.' Moral debates don't hold up well on forums though, so not going there. Simple, but not what people want to hear as most peoples right an wrong is simply what they can get away with vs what they can't. steal it an be an un-convicted criminal, or not have a copy. If there is no legal way to obtain a copy, then you have two options. I handled all the computer related legalities for the company I worked for 14 years. I have a copy of DooM for every computer in the house for instance. Is such a conflicting area with software. I agree about 'Abandonware' pretty convenient term if you want to steal something. First topic of the Forum Guidelines: '- Respect copyright laws' Just look at the top left of this page while you are reading this. Obviously you didn't even bother to search. Although the copyrights are not enforced currently there is still an owner. But please do not use this place for spreading that stuff.

Those who desperately want it will find a way to get it. Of course I can understand that if there is no legal way to obtain a copy even those who try to be good persons otherways will search for 'alternative' sources. Abandonware does not exist in reality and the term is mostly used as an excuse for pirating.