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Subject: Re: The problem with not owning the software
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On 12/21/2024 7:26 AM, CrudeSausage wrote:

> The moment you require an online account to verify if you are the person 
> who bought the software, you don't own it.


You don't own GuhNoo-GPL software either.  The only sofware you actually 
own is stuff you write for yourself, or that you get copyright to.

You don't own public domain stuff, either.