Counterfeit Durametric Cables

[mikefocke]

is an open protocol meaning that anyone can use it. It is specifically designed by the lawmakers to allow third parties to maintain cars and not restrict repairs to authorized dealers.

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/opendiag/ would give an insight to the many people using that interface.

Now somehow using an open protocol for what it is designed for as Durametric does seem ok to me. See Actron et al.

Porsche has lawyers and somehow I think that if Durametric was violating some right that Porsche wished to assert via a cease and desist, Durametric would have heard by now.

Now if Durametric specifically permits by license ( as opposed to merely feeling there is no point in incurring the legal costs of enforcing the license) the use of their s/w with third party cables, then I owe the OP an apology. And if his intent was to point out the advantages of buying the real Durametric cable and s/w then again, I apologize. There is no s/w license info on the Durametric web site that I know of. (Yes, I read the darn things before ordering. I wrote them in a prior life.)

[Mark_T]

Hey Mike, it's all good. This sparked off an interesting debate and I have to admit that I was surprised by the direction the thread took, and by how strongly some people feel about these issues. As far as I'm concerned, everyone is entitled to their opinion (well, except that guy that came on here and referred to the love of my life as "disposable crap" - he oughta have his nuts slammed in a drawer! ) and where better to express that opinion than in a discussion forum.

[extanker]

you bought it in good faith so no foul.....of course if the FBI comes for you ...dont be taken alive...inmates take a dim view of copywrite preverts

[Mark_T]

Actually, it would be the Mounties, and I always keep a box of donuts by the door just in case.

[Paul]

None of my questions were intended to lecture anyone or question anyone's ethics. This reminds me of the old cliché "if the shoe fits, wear it."

I just wanted to discuss an interesting subject since more and more of this is happening in just about every industry.

Indeed, given the circumstances I agree with Mark's solution, but in the end this is just another indication that our way of life will be continued to be threatened by others that can do things cheaper than we can.

[extanker]

Originally Posted by Paul

None of my questions were intended to lecture anyone or question anyone's ethics. This reminds me of the old cliché "if the shoe fits, wear it."

I just wanted to discuss an interesting subject since more and more of this is happening in just about every industry.

Indeed, given the circumstances I agree with Mark's solution, but in the end this is just another indication that our way of life will be continued to be threatened by others that can do things cheaper than we can.

.."our way of life" ? ....you do know this is an imported car forum