Illigal copy?

[Fredrick]

If i bye an copy of Picbasic pro from an non authorized distributor i´m not entitled to buy an upgrade but can i still use the version that i have?

[Acetronics2]

Can I still use the version I have ???

In all ways YES, you can ( supposing files are not corrupted ...) ... LOL !!!



May I still use the version I have ???

You will find the answer in the copyright notice of the manual ...

" Use of the PicBasic Pro compiler without a license is a violation of law " ...

To be precise :

"
Software License

In consideration of Licensee's payment of the license fee, which is part of the price Licensee paid for this product, and Licensee's agreement to abide by the terms and conditions on this page, the Company grants Licensee a nonexclusive right to use and display the copy of the enclosed software on a single computer at a single location. Licensee owns only the enclosed disk on which the software is recorded or fixed, and the Company retains all right, title and ownership (including the copyright) to the software recorded on the original disk copy and all subsequent copies of the software. Licensee may not network the software or otherwise use it on more than one computer terminal at the

same time. Copies may only be made for archival or backup purposes. The enclosed software is licensed only to the Licensee and may not be transferred to anyone else, nor may copies be given to anyone else. Any violation of the terms and conditions of this software license shall result in the immediate termination of the license.
"

Taken from the Melabs site ...

TO ME that clearly means even a "second hand" original PbP CD is not Legal ( YOUR name must be on the Invoice ) ...

The good question is : Who sold ( shop or ?) you this PbP disk, can you prove you purchase ... and is it an original one from Melabs ...


If you can show you bought it honestly ... I bet you will be able to BUY a regular upgrade from an authorized dealer ...

Alain

[Pic_User]

Legal?
http://www.picbasic.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=7808

sold for: EUR 92.00

[duncan303]

I am sticking my neck out here.

From the microengineering Labs.Inc. COPYRIGHT NOTICE

“Use of the PICBASIC PRO Compiler without first obtaining a licence is a violation of law. To obtain a licence, along with the latest version of the product and documentation contact microEngineering Labs. Inc”

You will need to contact them directly with your question and also about being granted a licence.

[email protected]

Hope This Helps

Duncan

[Fredrick]

Ok Thanx..

[Acetronics2]

Legal?
http://www.picbasic.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=7808

sold for: EUR 92.00

Hi,

License is not to be transferred ... you read it !!!

( note it could be easy to make and keep a copy of the original disc and sell the Original disc ... or what a good business !!! )

Alain

[Fredrick]

Then it looks like i have to buy a new copy from an authorized distributor.

But then the question comes upp again, Proton Picbasic for $199,95 or Melabs Picbasic for $249,99.

Does it make any diffrent on what i choose as an hobby programmer?

[tenaja]

Both are good compilers... they have been compared extensively just recently (within a week), so do a search.

For strictly hobby use, you might consider who has local phone support in your purchase. Aside from that, read the comparisons and make your choice. Both have excellent forum support.

[Archangel]

Then it looks like i have to buy a new copy from an authorized distributor.

But then the question comes upp again, Proton Picbasic for $199,95 or Melabs Picbasic for $249,99.

Does it make any diffrent on what i choose as an hobby programmer?
Hi Fredrick,
since here is where you have come to the table, the obvious answer is PBP. If you want to hang out in the Proton Forum, then Proton is the answer. 6 months from now you are not going to notice the 50 dollars difference. Now if you only intend to do say a total of 10 or less micros in life, I would high tail it over to Kronos Robotics and buy their chips. Their compiler I believe is free, it has great support, a useful GUI, lots of code examples and built in features like 1 click programming of their popular applications.
http://www.kronosrobotics.com/xcart/home.php?cat=292
JS