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Abandonware
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out abandonware links 1/2 way down this page)
Abandonware is a generic term used to describe software (games) more than five years old, which are available to download, free, over the net.
It should not be confused with warez, which is highly illegal pirated software.
The legality of abandonware is, I believe, a somewhat ambiguous and .
. contentious area
I defy games manufacturers to tell me I should pay to play games like Bubble Bobble that I bought back in the late 80's, only for the blasted things to give up the ghost after a month, due to ridiculously poor carraige:- tapes/disks of the worst quality. Did we pay for the code or the disk?
If I bought the use of the code, I reserve the right to use it as many times as I see fit, and not let the physical casing of the product dictate whether or not I can exercise that priviledge.
Frankly, I don't see why rules applied to other copyrights should be applied, without any modification, to Computer software. A microwave brought out in 1990 might not be obsolete :-you cannot say the same for a game from 1990 - the techniques and technology used to create a game like Kick-Off 2 bear no resemblance to those used to create FIFA 2000.
As such, I have no qualms in adding links to some of my favourite abandonware sites.
Not my favourite one, they don't specify what kind of files you're downloading, for one thing. The archive is huge, though, so if you're looking for an obscure one,this should be your first stop. Some of the game require complicated startup procedures
I forget how good this one is, you'll have to check it out for yourself
Good stuff here, lots of my old faves like Leisure Suit Larry. Not a huge archive, but they will work!!!! If I were you, I would avoid the links to warez pages, they're not the most wholesome places on the net.
Another good one, best wav music on the net!!!
Bulletin board supports enquiries for the elusive one, and gives good links.
Avoid Warez Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will expand this directory when I get a chance.
