(OT) Re: "Piracy" (was: Unauthorized copying

From: Fred Cisin <cisin_at_xenosoft.com>
Date: Sun Jan 19 13:58:00 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 18 Jan 2003, Paul wrote:
> Since when does copying some data equate to boarding a ship, raping &
> killing the passengers and crew, and sinking it?

Are you asking US why Bill Gates would think so?
Ask him. billg_at_microsoft.com

> I though that is the first use of the term in reference to copyright
> infringement.

Except that it turns out that his Feb 1976 "open letter" does NOT use the
word "piracy" after all.
Received on Sun Jan 19 2003 - 13:58:00 GMT