Subject: Re: New crack for Apple II!
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From: Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>
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Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 10:42:17 -0500
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cracker writes ...
> 
> Emulator users
> 
> I am a Macintosh programmer and Ive used Bernie for quite a
> long time  I dont own the registered version and it is
> bothersome to have the darn thing quit out on me every 30
> minutes with the Please Register message
>

LOL! Well, I think the idea is that you are supposed to register and pay for
the software.


> I hacked my way into the program and Ive removed the 30
> minute limit and all shareware notices.  Ive tested it
> extensively and I have found that there are no other parts
> affected  You get rid of the limit and notices and thats it.
> 
> Ive set up a patch that you can apply to Bernie to fix your
> copy too.  I dont have my version number of bernie with me
> but the patch may work on all versions I am not sure
> 
> Ill furnish the patch to anyone who wishes to obtain it.
> This is freeware.  I would appreciate a taker who maintains
> a download site or wouldnt mind passing the patch around.
> I dont have much time to take care of such requests.
> 
> if this does not work with your version I will post my v
> numbers and you can get the one I have.  I may make time to
> upgrade the patch to other versions but I dont guarantee it
> because my job of app programming takes time.
> 
> cracker

     Guess a case could be made that Henrik kind of 'asked for it'. Like,
releasing a IIgs emulator and then calling his users "pirates" when they
download oldie IIgs disk images to use on the emulator isn't very bright.
Since you are, supposedly, already a pirate, you might as well be a good
one-- right?

     Thing is, Henrik and his vogon pals are dead wrong about calling users
names for downloading ancient zero-value software.  No anti-piracy laws
appear to apply; so, it isn't illegal. The rights owners are not damaged; in
fact, most benefit. If the owners do not object, why should anyone else?

     Anyway, users who download software from 'Fairway, Vault, Asimov, etc.
are not pirates. There is no pirate 'rep' to live up (or down) to.

     Cracking Bernie probably took a good bit of time and skill; but, really,
distributing the patch and/or the information would not be correct so long as
the software is sold and actively supported by its creators.



Rubywand