Having worked out there for a while (Johannesburg), I know the reality issues, I empathise on the irony of paying more for a legal download that the actual cost of a licence. Regards Zy
Just rebooted - oooohhh - lots of new toys ..... The wife's gonna hate you :LOL: Regards Zy
Long two - PayPal had this strange idea it needed the right password :LOL: Ok smooth talking salesman - you got a Sale - One x ObjectDesktop installed - thats another nights sleep lost ........ :d (10% commission ???) Regards Zy
Ok Ok - I give in - back in two :) Regards Zy
[quote]What does Stardock feel about it officially?[/quote] Not a clue - ask Stardock. Regards Zy
[quote] The EULA for software typically conveys a right to the purchaser to use the software. The physical media, the CD, the packaging materials and so forth become the property of the purchaser and thus can be re-sold. This has always been the traditional definition of something legally becoming my property, I can later sell it if I want even though the original seller might suffer a theoretical income loss. [/quote] Pretty much sounds like you are claiming purchasing - it i
[quote]The EULA for software typically conveys a right to the purchaser to use the software. The physical media, the CD, the packaging materials and so forth become the property of the purchaser and thus can be re-sold.[/quote] The whole thing collapses right there, the rest is irrelevant. You are not purchasing, there is no such thing as the "purchaser", you are the licensee, you are given a licence to use the software - end of story. This "purchase" nonsense is a m
Oh Duuuuuuh :LOL: *backs out whistling, failing to look nonchalant* Regards Zy
Could be a good one. If the second house was made with design not paid for - by definition it is - then does sixpack own the house legally? If he doesnt, how can he bring a case to eject the squatters from a house he doesnt legally own? Potentially a wonderful catch 22 - especially if they survive in there long enough to own it by default :LOL: Frankly, I have no idea, just curious if there is a real legal beagle around on the forum. Regards Zy
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What intelliegence level were they? They will appear slow(ish) at the lower levels, and faster as you move up the levels as the AI get's additional economic bonuses depending on the level played up to 300% bonus. The latter will seem high, but bare in mind no AI ever made on the Planet, let alone likely to be made in the future, can or is ever likely to be able to compete with the human brain. Without those artificial bonuses the game would be a Walk in the Park to any experienced P
Okie Doke - Ta [quote]I am not going to argue definitions of the word as I know those![/quote] Second in the queue behind you :LOL: As I understand it (in UK) the differences are: [B]Copyright[/B] - Creative or Artistic expression of an idea. Software was added into this one by default as more applicable than the other two below. [B]Patent [/B]- Original Invention or Creation of a unique basic concept or theory [B]TradeMark [/B]- An indicator of Origin (not ow
[quote]Exactly why copyright should be the same as patents, a finite time to hold something in a monopoly/hostage![/quote] Laws differ between Countries - clearly - but as I understand it in the US, there is a finite time for copyright. There appears to have been some transition clauses put in for the 1978 changes, but nontheless, it appears to me that there are time limits. As always of course there will be difference of views on what they should be and their circumstances, that'll n
[quote]When the spelling is correct the meaning sensibly follows...namely 'right to copy'.....[/quote] Opppps :LOL: Regards Zy
Oh pooh - I see what your getting at, I missed the point originally - sorry about that. That is strange, well spotted. :CONGRAT: Regards Zy
Re copywrite, okie doke, thanks for that, learn something every day. I hear the frustration re changing Laws, I am not saying I do not share it. However until things are changed there is little option but to go what we have, wherever we are. Not to invites mayhem. Regards Zy
This end I'm seeing two different planets, one shows a research build taking 5 weeks, the other on a different planet a research build taking 4 weeks. Regards Zy
- Right Click on the normal icon, select Copy, so that you have another copy of the icon on the desktop. - Right click on the second icon, and rename it to whatever you want it to show on the desktop that indicates to you that its the "cheat" icon - Select the "shortcut" tab in the cheat icon. It will depend on when you installed it, the shortcut points to where it is on your disk, and the default install location changed after the initial GC2 release. Taking the cue from
One is the time to build it without using "credit" - the other shows how long you are allowed to pay it off and the options you have if you are given it (it does not show build times) - they show different aspects of the same build. One is showing how you can pay off the bill for having it, the other shows how long it takes to build it - two different things. Regards Zy
[quote]in the US copyright is granted to anyone the minute they record their idea in anyway[/quote] Not correct, the US operates a "First to Invent" system, not "First to File", its almost the only Nation in the World who doesnt use "First to File". Under "First to Invent", provided an inventor is diligent in reducing an application to practice, he or she will be deemed the first inventor, and entitled to a patent, even if another files a patent application (reduces the invention to pr
[quote]That is called a derivative work and is specifically dealt with in copyright law, and yes it is against the law.[/quote] Ok, so we agree that copywrite exists, and that the principle of original works should upheld, and due fees paid. Meanwhile, at that point its down to enforcement, that is a matter for the courts to decide, not amateur lawyers like you and I. [quote]So again explain to me why it is ok for Disney and not others?[/quote] I'll also say again, it is n
[quote]Uhm you didn't really want to use Disney as an example did you? Or did you just not think it though? Disney does nothing but use others ideas and in a lot of case pays absolutely nothing for it and has made and still makes millions. So why is Disney allowed to make millions of others works? If Disney is profiting from others works why can't I or others make a derivative of their works and make money from it?[/quote] Yes I do, and I did. Thought it through plenty, so has the
[quote]What an amusing thread. Some of the arguments used to rationalize theft are unbelievable. What kind of bubble are some people living in?[/quote] I dont know - it beggars belief. One things for sure, with the number that appear to be living inside it, I'd love the copy write on that Bubble :LOL: Mind you I guess they would claim squatters rights ..... dang! Regards Zy
[quote]But - once that money has been made . . . that volatile nature of intellectual work no longer merits special protection. There is no 'special' reason that Disney, or EA, or Frogboy should have a monopoly on that work past that point.[/quote] Certainly for Arists (etc) where it can take that long for "recognition" to occur, its a real problem, many an artist has not reached "the big time" in terms of reputation until after their death. To a lesser extent, although similar, that c
Go Here [link="https://www.galciv2.com/Purchase.aspx"]Bundle Deal[/link] Regards Zy
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