Silent Hunter 1 - Is it ok to share?

[John Channing]

Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo

To the moderators - I totally understand the "warez" issue. At least he asked and is trying to find out honestly the status. I figure thats why you posted the warning instead of shutting this down.

As to the question - if the copyright expired and was never renewed - it would be considered no longer protected and thus in the public domain. HOWEVER - never assume. Email the "brand" holder - in this case Ubi - and inquire as to its status. Feel free to include a request that if it is still under "protection", Ubi release it freely as it no longer serves any purpose to keep it under lock and key. This allows the game to be distributed if they do so - but they retain all rights to the brand, etc.

I am not a lawyer, but I think the copygight protection extends more than 10 years.

And I certainly do appreciate someone asking first.

JCC