For instance, my employer has a license to put a certain program on an unlimited number of computers but that version is no longer supported or sold, they are using an updated version. Is it legal for me to copy the old one onto my home computer?
2006-08-11 15:54:01 · 10 answers · asked by inquisitive one 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
For instance, my employer has a license to put a certain program on an unlimited number of computers but that version is no longer supported or sold, they are using an updated version. Is it legal for me to copy the old one onto my home computer? It's Photoshop 7 which has been replaced by Photoshop CS.
2006-08-11 16:03:09 · update #1
If the software is unsupported and not sold, then it's legal to copy.
Yes, you're allowed to copy it.
Copyright laws have loop holes.
2006-08-11 15:57:53 · answer #1 · answered by Harry Cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
There is nothing illegal in keeping an older version of a software.
Newer versions of softwares are released by these MNCs just for making money. Most updates arent that worth we have to pay for. So no goverment can make older versions illegal. How can any, as you have paid for that peice of software that you have?
So trust me, U can use the older versions if you dont mind older interface, and absence of some filters and brushes.
Take care
Pachu
2006-08-11 17:29:57 · answer #2 · answered by Pachu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's windows forget it , Microsoft will have a tisssy.. From my understanding, it the company drops support for a software, and actually "abandons the software" then yes, you can, try contacting the company, you said they are using a updated version, which means it is still propriety of the vendor, then NO you cannot....
2006-08-11 15:58:51 · answer #3 · answered by Devil Dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the License agreement. I think since your employer has an unlimited license you will be OK, but most companies don't give up their rights when they no longer support software.
2006-08-11 16:10:49 · answer #4 · answered by S E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, it is still illegal, because the software is still their intellectual property.
However, it's unlikely that the company will sue you because your chances of getting caught are low and they might not care to sue an employee of a paying customer business.
But overall, it's like someone digging through your garbage can while it's still on your driveway and pulling out stuff - it might be trash to you, but you'd still yell at them.
2006-08-11 16:04:31 · answer #5 · answered by drumrb0y 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, regardless of whether or not the software is being supported copyright laws still apply.
2006-08-11 15:59:38 · answer #6 · answered by Matt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you paid for the software at some point and are only copying it for yourself, then you're in the clear.
if not, they'll never notice anyway.
2006-08-11 15:59:45 · answer #7 · answered by hp_n5495 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would not difficulty approximately it. there is someplace between 10,000 and 25,000 commerical courses that are actually abdandonware. in case you will not be able to come across the employer who is going to whinge?
2016-10-01 23:29:28 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-08-11 15:56:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically, it's illegal.
practically, it's very unlikely that the company would spend the time and money to sue you over it.
2006-08-11 15:59:36 · answer #10 · answered by ugen624 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋