[DUG] Unused copy of Delphi 7 Enterprise
jamessugrue at xtra.co.nz
jamessugrue at xtra.co.nz
Mon Sep 4 18:35:07 NZST 2006
Yeah, thinking about it books are completely different. I guess the point with a book is you can't continue to use the book if you transfer the license so to speak.
---- Robert martin <rob at wildsoft.co.nz> wrote:
> 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
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> 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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