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>However, we have also discovered that it would allow us to give remote
>access to CD-Roms (and any other software) without the need to do boring
>things like network them (and obtain associated licences). Essentially the
>software allows someone to "share" whatever they are running on their PC
>with anyone else on the same network. They can also allow other PCs to
>"collaborate" or run the software themselves.
>
>As only one person can run the software at a time it seems to avoid any
>need to pay for extra site licenses etc.
Er - I hate to break this to you John, but some publishers may have this
covered by having a license for a single simultaneous/networked user.
The publishers arguement is likely to be along the lines that you are
providing access to the product to a large number of people. Even though
only one can use the product at once you ARE providing greater
flexibility. (Not necessarily something I agree/disagree with, but its a
point to consider).
I'd suggest checking your licence agreements before getting too excited,
I'm afraid to say!
Phil.
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