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"So Big" Virus/Worm (Possibly On Topic)
This is just a heads up that the "So Big" worm seems to be running
crazy with it's fake emails/attachments. I've received dozens of them in my inbox today, a lot of which were hijacked emails from stitching websites. Again, these are fake emails -- I'm not suggesting that the worm is originating from any stitcher or stitching site. They are just among the unwitting victims. So rev up your virus scanners and don't open any attachments. ::end public service annoucement:: Lucy Boyer Cross Stitch Unlimited Arlington, MA http://www.stitchstash.com |
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I'm not suggesting that the
worm is originating from any stitcher or stitching site. They are just among the unwitting victims. So rev up your virus scanners and don't open any attachments. Thank you for that reminder, Lucy! Jenn L. View My Webshots: http://community.webshots.com/user/jaliace Current projects: Chicago Skyline (The Needlecraftsman) Lady of the Flag (Mirabilia) |
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I am not sure whether to be sorry for you or not. I presume you
thought you were getting something cheaper than buying the original, and thereby bypassing copyright things. It didn't work, and you got caught. Tough. On the other hand, if you had come to rctn in the first place, we would have told you about excellent ***FREE*** *completely supported* software, which can be downloaded from http://www.dsv.su.se/~henrikbe/stitch May I suggest you stop "crying in your beer", write off any money you paid for the pirated software, and download Hendrik's software. You could also post the URL for other "orphans" to use. HTH. Chuck ) writes: Many used copies of Origins Embroidery Software are currently being sold on eBay and other Internet Sites. According to the Origins company, NO used copy of Origins can be transferred to a new owner. 2nd hand owners are not able to upgrade, unable to get any support at all, or access the Online Website resources at Origins. It doesn't matter if you bought Origins from a retailer a week ago for $1750 and decided you didn't like it, and sold it to a friend; the new owner will get NO support. (snip) Agains, only if you purchase a brand new copy from an authorized retail dealer's store, can you receive any support from Origins. The Origins company has further said that authorized copies of Origins are not sold over the Internet, but rather only at retail locations. We are Origins Orphans! Chuck -- Jim Cripwell. The gods do not subtract from the allotted span of one's life, any time that is spent in stitching. Adapted from a sign on The Cobb, Lyme Regis, England. |
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Well, Jim was a little more harsh than I expected, but I do understand
his point of view. I have given away older copies of software, with full warranty, by emailing the company (or calling) and getting permission. This way, schools and other organizations have benefited. So, if you're purchasing software that is "used", it's a good idea to check FIRST with the software company to make certain they honor a change of ownership. Many will - particularly if it is an older version - but also even if it is new. You just have to check first. So many people just don't realize all the ramifications, and it will take awhile for everyone to become aware. It is the dawning of a new time. I couldn't believe my ears when I heard a guest on NPR (from the Wisconsin Consumer Protection Agency) today talking about how many people are scammed by things like the Nigerian pleas, and a host of other "obvious to me" scams. A LOT of people are just unaware. And that includes many "legal" scams by credit card companies and other legitimate companies. It's hard for even the law to catch up with some of the shenanigans of legitimate business. Dianne F.James Cripwell wrote: I am not sure whether to be sorry for you or not. I presume you thought you were getting something cheaper than buying the original, and thereby bypassing copyright things. It didn't work, and you got caught. Tough. On the other hand, if you had come to rctn in the first place, we would have told you about excellent ***FREE*** *completely supported* software, which can be downloaded from http://www.dsv.su.se/~henrikbe/stitch May I suggest you stop "crying in your beer", write off any money you paid for the pirated software, and download Hendrik's software. You could also post the URL for other "orphans" to use. HTH. Chuck ) writes: Many used copies of Origins Embroidery Software are currently being sold on eBay and other Internet Sites. According to the Origins company, NO used copy of Origins can be transferred to a new owner. 2nd hand owners are not able to upgrade, unable to get any support at all, or access the Online Website resources at Origins. It doesn't matter if you bought Origins from a retailer a week ago for $1750 and decided you didn't like it, and sold it to a friend; the new owner will get NO support. (snip) Agains, only if you purchase a brand new copy from an authorized retail dealer's store, can you receive any support from Origins. The Origins company has further said that authorized copies of Origins are not sold over the Internet, but rather only at retail locations. We are Origins Orphans! Chuck -- Jim Cripwell. The gods do not subtract from the allotted span of one's life, any time that is spent in stitching. Adapted from a sign on The Cobb, Lyme Regis, England. |
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DebM is correct. Most (99%) of the license agreements for software allow the
purchaser to transfer the license and software to anyone. That's like buying a book and not being able to give it to someone else to read. Fair use is included in copyright laws, it enables us, the buyer, to use it anyway we want for our own personal use. Companies that do such things as Origins is doing will suffer more in the long run, as more people discover this, they will turn to the internet for pirated software. And pricing software in the thousands of dollars for home users is one good way to get a quick start on your software being stolen. Good ol' American Greed! Developers will start crying, R and D costs are up. So what? How many copies of windows had to be sold to pay the R and D costs? Certainly not 6 billion. How much profit is enough? The software company cannot stay in business without customers, so if we continue to pay exhorbitant prices for it, they will continue to charge us! PS Registering software with the company who produced it is for the timid and fearful. Read the manual, you won't need "support"! "DebM" wrote in message ... On 25 Aug 2003 20:24:59 GMT, (F.James Cripwell) wrote: I am not sure whether to be sorry for you or not. I presume you thought you were getting something cheaper than buying the original, and thereby bypassing copyright things. It didn't work, and you got caught. Tough. Actually, you can't assume they were trying to "bypass copyright things". Many software titles allow the transfer of the original license of software to a new user, providing the original owner is not still using a copy, and transfers all original documentation, media and removes it from his/her computer. This is not universal by any means, and before buying any software using this method, it is wise to check the License agreement terms before making the sale. -- Deb Works in Progress: L&L "The Spirit of Christmas" 2002 Christmas Angel Meg's Lacy Sampler Pouch Marbek Nativity Needlework Necessary |
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I have recently run across something new, not only is the software not
transferable to a new owner but it is not even transferable to a new computer. In other words if I buy some software and install it today and my computer crashes tomorrow then I can not transfer the software to my new computer. So far the only thing I have seen this on is pre-installed software on a new computer but I assume it is something other software makers will try probably try as well. In regard to the registering thing, some makers are setting it up so that you can not use the product without registering it. Beverly B Warrior_13 wrote in message ... DebM is correct. Most (99%) of the license agreements for software allow the purchaser to transfer the license and software to anyone. That's like buying a book and not being able to give it to someone else to read. Fair use is included in copyright laws, it enables us, the buyer, to use it anyway we want for our own personal use. Companies that do such things as Origins is doing will suffer more in the long run, as more people discover this, they will turn to the internet for pirated software. And pricing software in the thousands of dollars for home users is one good way to get a quick start on your software being stolen. Good ol' American Greed! Developers will start crying, R and D costs are up. So what? How many copies of windows had to be sold to pay the R and D costs? Certainly not 6 billion. How much profit is enough? The software company cannot stay in business without customers, so if we continue to pay exhorbitant prices for it, they will continue to charge us! PS Registering software with the company who produced it is for the timid and fearful. Read the manual, you won't need "support"! "DebM" wrote in message ... On 25 Aug 2003 20:24:59 GMT, (F.James Cripwell) wrote: I am not sure whether to be sorry for you or not. I presume you thought you were getting something cheaper than buying the original, and thereby bypassing copyright things. It didn't work, and you got caught. Tough. Actually, you can't assume they were trying to "bypass copyright things". Many software titles allow the transfer of the original license of software to a new user, providing the original owner is not still using a copy, and transfers all original documentation, media and removes it from his/her computer. This is not universal by any means, and before buying any software using this method, it is wise to check the License agreement terms before making the sale. -- Deb Works in Progress: L&L "The Spirit of Christmas" 2002 Christmas Angel Meg's Lacy Sampler Pouch Marbek Nativity Needlework Necessary |
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This may not be legal, but it is certainly something being tried, as in
DVD's. Big hoopla in Washington over this. We, the ultimate consumers, either stop buying it, or we get taken. It's in our hands. Of course, we have to be "aware" of the problem first. Once aware . . . if we do nothing about it, we get what we deserve. Dianne Beverly B wrote: I have recently run across something new, not only is the software not transferable to a new owner but it is not even transferable to a new computer. In other words if I buy some software and install it today and my computer crashes tomorrow then I can not transfer the software to my new computer. So far the only thing I have seen this on is pre-installed software on a new computer but I assume it is something other software makers will try probably try as well. In regard to the registering thing, some makers are setting it up so that you can not use the product without registering it. Beverly B Warrior_13 wrote in message ... DebM is correct. Most (99%) of the license agreements for software allow the purchaser to transfer the license and software to anyone. That's like buying a book and not being able to give it to someone else to read. Fair use is included in copyright laws, it enables us, the buyer, to use it anyway we want for our own personal use. Companies that do such things as Origins is doing will suffer more in the long run, as more people discover this, they will turn to the internet for pirated software. And pricing software in the thousands of dollars for home users is one good way to get a quick start on your software being stolen. Good ol' American Greed! Developers will start crying, R and D costs are up. So what? How many copies of windows had to be sold to pay the R and D costs? Certainly not 6 billion. How much profit is enough? The software company cannot stay in business without customers, so if we continue to pay exhorbitant prices for it, they will continue to charge us! PS Registering software with the company who produced it is for the timid and fearful. Read the manual, you won't need "support"! "DebM" wrote in message . .. On 25 Aug 2003 20:24:59 GMT, (F.James Cripwell) wrote: I am not sure whether to be sorry for you or not. I presume you thought you were getting something cheaper than buying the original, and thereby bypassing copyright things. It didn't work, and you got caught. Tough. Actually, you can't assume they were trying to "bypass copyright things". Many software titles allow the transfer of the original license of software to a new user, providing the original owner is not still using a copy, and transfers all original documentation, media and removes it from his/her computer. This is not universal by any means, and before buying any software using this method, it is wise to check the License agreement terms before making the sale. -- Deb Works in Progress: L&L "The Spirit of Christmas" 2002 Christmas Angel Meg's Lacy Sampler Pouch Marbek Nativity Needlework Necessary |
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