"Piracy" (was: Unauthorized copying

From: Fred Cisin <cisin_at_xenosoft.com>
Date: Sat Jan 18 15:17:01 2003

> >It is commonly believed that the very first time that unauthorized copying
> >of software was called "PIRACY" was the open letter by Bill Gates.
> >Does anybody have an earlier referrent?
 
On Sat, 18 Jan 2003, chris wrote:
> When was that letter?
mid 70s

> I remember using the term back when I traded software with friends on the
> Apple II. So probably early 80's. I'm not sure where I heard it first,
> but I suspect from one of the people I used to trade with (who probably
> got it from a BBS or elsewhere).
> I seem to even recall a duplication program that I used to use that was
> quite good at getting around copy protection, was called something like
> "The Pirates Friend". I'd have to go thru old software floppies to locate
> it and confirm the name, but I do think it used pirate in the name.

All well after Bill Gates "originated" the term.


Even so, we must all do whatever is necessary to make Bill Gates into a
millionaire.
Received on Sat Jan 18 2003 - 15:17:01 GMT

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