19 Jan
2003
19 Jan
'03
8:58 a.m.
> It is commonly believed that the very first time
that unauthorized copying
> of software was called "PIRACY" was the open letter by Bill Gates.
> Does anybody have an earlier referrent?
On 18 Jan 2003, Paul wrote:
Since when does copying some data equate to boarding a
ship, raping &
killing the passengers and crew, and sinking it?
Are you asking US why Bill Gates would think so?
Ask him. billg(a)microsoft.com
I though that is the first use of the term in
reference to copyright
infringement.
Except that it turns out that his Feb 1976 "open letter" does NOT use the
word "piracy" after all.