[DUG] Unused copy of Delphi 7 Enterprise

Robert martin rob at wildsoft.co.nz
Mon Sep 4 17:02:13 NZST 2006


Hi James

I take your point but....  Tell that to the second hand book / CD 
stores.  Although CDs / DVDs are a tricky area.


Rob Martin
Software Engineer

phone +64 03 377 0495
fax   +64 03 377 0496
web www.chreos.com

Wild Software Ltd



James Sugrue wrote:
> (Richard may correct, but this is the way I have always considered software)
>
> Think of it this way:
> When you pay the sticker price for the software, effectively you are
> creating an agreement between yourself and Borland that you will use this
> software that they have supplied, and they grant you the right to use said
> software. It's the same as buying a CD, Book etc. You don't own the content,
> just the right to use it.
>
> So with that logic in mind, how can you possibly sell it to a third party.
> You don't own the rights to the software, the contract was between you and
> Borland alone.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: delphi-bounces at ns3.123.co.nz [mailto:delphi-bounces at ns3.123.co.nz] On
> Behalf Of Robert martin
> Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 4:26 PM
> To: NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List
> Subject: Re: [DUG] Unused copy of Delphi 7 Enterprise
>
> Hi Richard
>
> I think I am confused.  Are you saying that Job Bloggs who is no longer 
> using their full / legally purchased version of Delphi cannot sell it to 
> someone else (on the proviso they have removed it from all computers 
> they own) ?
>
>
> Rob Martin
> Software Engineer
>
> phone +64 03 377 0495
> fax   +64 03 377 0496
> web www.chreos.com
>
> Wild Software Ltd
>
>
>
> Richard Vowles wrote:
>   
>> 1) Yes
>> 2) Yes
>> 3) Well, we do sell Delphi 8 but why would you want it? 
>> 4) Not unless it is from a reseller who holds existing stock. And the only
>>     
> one in NZ is Developers, Inc at the moment. And I have stock of it under my
> chair so I can send it to you as soon as I see an order. Then you get
> BDS2006 AND Delphi 7. 
>   
>> 5) No, you can't upgrade from Personal - only Professional. Personal was
>>     
> free :-)
>   
>>  
>> Richard
>>
>> ________________________________
>>
>> From: delphi-bounces at ns3.123.co.nz on behalf of Nick Fauchelle
>> Sent: Mon 4/09/2006 12:36
>> To: NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List
>> Subject: Re: [DUG] Unused copy of Delphi 7 Enterprise
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks for the reply Richard.
>> Just want to check on a few things
>>
>> 1 - If you buy a copy of Delphi (any version) you can install it on both
>> a desktop and laptop
>> 2 - Annie can sell Delphi (021499964)
>> 3 - To get an earlier version of Delphi, you must first buy the latest
>> version, then you can get the earlier version (free?)
>> 4 - There is no-way to legally buy version 7?
>> 5 - Many many moons ago, PC World did an article about Delphi and
>> included a full version on there cd (think it was Delphi 5 personal), if
>> I found one of the PC World cds that had Delphi on it, could I use that
>> old 5 Personal to then Buy a 7 Enterprise upgrade?
>>
>> Many thanks
>> Regards
>> Nick
>>
>> Richard Vowles wrote:
>>   
>>     
>>> That is correct.
>>>
>>>
>>> Also, you cannot purchase Delphi from anyone who is not an approved
>>> reseller - in New Zealand that is Developers, Inc (Annie on 021499964).
>>> We can supply old versions (even down to D5) but you purchase the latest
>>> version & we supply earlier versions (as well as the latest)
>>>
>>> Richard
>>>
>>>
>>> ---
>>> Richard Vowles, Product Evangelist, Developer Tools Group
>>> email: richard.vowles at borland.com
>>> phone: +64-9-3600-231
>>> cell: +64-21-467747
>>> other: MSN richard.vowles at borland.com, skype: rvowles
>>> blog: http://www.usergroup.org.nz/blogs/selectBlog.html?id=39769
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: delphi-bounces at ns3.123.co.nz [mailto:delphi-bounces at ns3.123.co.nz]
>>> On Behalf Of James Sugrue
>>> Sent: Monday, 4 September 2006 11:29 a.m.
>>> To: nick at unica.co.nz; 'NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List'
>>> Subject: RE: [DUG] Unused copy of Delphi 7 Enterprise
>>>
>>> Check the license for D7, but as far as I recall (in the olden days
>>> anyway), Borland used to have a common sense license, which basically
>>> said you can install anywhere as long as you only use one at a time.
>>> Also I'm pretty sure you can install the same copy on a desktop and on a
>>> laptop.
>>>
>>> I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong....
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: delphi-bounces at ns3.123.co.nz [mailto:delphi-bounces at ns3.123.co.nz]
>>> On Behalf Of Nick Fauchelle
>>> Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 10:52 AM
>>> To: Delphi at ns3.123.co.nz
>>> Subject: [DUG] Unused copy of Delphi 7 Enterprise
>>>
>>> Hi there,
>>>
>>> Just started a new job and need a copy of Delphi 7 Enterprise for work.
>>> I have a copy at home, and would like to have the same version at work -
>>> does anyone out there have an copy of Delphi 7 that isn't being used any
>>> more (ie employee left etc etc). I am only interested in a copy that
>>> ISN'T being used, must come with the original cd and serial key.
>>>
>>> btw - is it legal to buy the original copy if it's not being used?
>>> Otherwise will have to get the latest version and update all my
>>> components :-/
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>> Nick
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