01-09-2016, 01:05 AM
(01-08-2016, 10:09 PM)BRX Wrote: But AFAIK there's no legal way for iRealPro to forbid using or programming tools to read and display the files.
Yes, there is. If I'm well-informed, the DMCA forbids reverse engineering proprietary information.
Quote:Much like MS or Adobe can't forbid alternative viewers, converters or other programs using their formats like docx, pdf
PDF and DOCX are published standards.
Quote:Probably IRealPro even benefits from it bringing new customers since you can't create or edit the files or use the playback features.
Theoretically, true. In practice?
Johan
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Samsung Galaxy Note S7FE (T733) 12.4", Android 13.0, AirTurn Duo & Digit (Gigs).
Samsung Galaxy Note S4 (T830) 10.5", Android 10.0 (maintenance and backup).
Samsung A3 (A320FL), Android 8.0.0 (emergency).