>>Josh,
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>>I wasn't even thinking if it was legit code or not. Good point. My concern was whether you as the owner of Refox should be using it for a third-party. I'm not sure what the agreement says, but I can see very valid arguments on both sides. 1.) If someone needs Refox, then let them buy it like everyone else. 2.) Is this any different than someone offering to convert some old Clipper files as a favor. Not sure what the rules are in your case. The sellers of Refox might have an opinion though...
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>>Renoir
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>Just a thought, but how is decompilation conceptually different from compiling.
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>Is there any significant difference in writing code (contractually owned by the client) & compiling it using my copy of a compiler to taking an application (that I have taken every reasonable step to believe is rightly owned by the client) & decompiling it ?
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>Should I buy a separate compiler licence for each client I am working for - after all, if they need a compiler they should buy a copy for themselves.
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>(My big fear in posing the question is that MS will see another money making idea & change their licence appropriately)

Len,

Funny you should say that - I could be wrong, but it's my impression that MS is moving towards charging developers for each application that they deploy; essentially doing what you fear.

Renoir