>Hi,
>I was wondering if getting information that is included in a SDK (software developers kit) from someone who purchased a copy constituted piracy? Assuming I own a legal copy of the original software, but the software vendor (ie, symantec's winfax) charges developers for the info on the how-to's, is it still piracy to borrow this info from another source?
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>If not, then are there any web sites (maybe here's a good place to add it) that developers can share these sdk's?
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>Allen
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>PS, I'm not specifically looking for the winfax sdk so no need to point me a specific thread about it. I was only using it as an example.

Documentation on software use should be included with legally purchased software. However, additional docs on the code running behind the UI, and info on how to use the software beyond what was intended for the normal end-user is different.

The safest position would be to read the licensing or copyright information on the SDK docs. If that is not available, contact the software company.

However, if the product you bought was indeed the SDK, I liken the omission [i.e., selling separately] of the SDK documentation to that of selling a lawnmower and the blade separately.