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Wow that guy cost AutoDesk a lot of money.
I don't think older versions of AutoCAD (this case involves version 14) required online registration to work. Probably another reason Autodesk got a bit thorny about it...
Autodesk was defeated in the first round of this battle in Seattle US District Court, May 21 2008:
Read Vernor versus Autodesk Judgement Announcement
Interestingly, Autodesk is also resorting to more and more desperate measures to attack the Open Design Alliance:
http://www.adskvoda.com/Docket/tabid/55/Default.aspx
The issues around this ruling are complex and a final district ruling is not due until June. But it could serve as an important benchmark for similarly licensed software sold by other companies.
Read Vernor versus Autodesk Judgement Announcement
Interestingly, Autodesk is also resorting to more and more desperate measures to attack the Open Design Alliance:
http://www.adskvoda.com/Docket/tabid/55/Default.aspx
The issues around this ruling are complex and a final district ruling is not due until June. But it could serve as an important benchmark for similarly licensed software sold by other companies.
Well,
I guess the BIG guy thought by threatening the Little fellow he would back up and not complain.
I think it is good that people like this fights for a case like that since it gives at least the oportunity to open the debate on where are the limits of the Copyright Laws.
I guess the BIG guy thought by threatening the Little fellow he would back up and not complain.
I think it is good that people like this fights for a case like that since it gives at least the oportunity to open the debate on where are the limits of the Copyright Laws.