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#Dubious autodesk methods

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#81227From: Morten HjerdeFeb 4, 1994 6:49 AM
I'm considering purchasing a *used* copy of 3D Studio. I called Autodesk and asked how to go about transferring the licence from the previous owner to me. The person from Autodesk told me they needed a letter form the previous owner and 1500 dollars from me! Expressing my disbelief, the Autodesk person said that this was a kind of tax intended to hinder sale of used copies. It has nothing to do with the cost of reregistering the software. If I did not pay they would refuse to upgrade. What are these Autodesk people? The mafia? I can't believe that Autodesk can legally tax the sale of a used copy of 3DS. Can anyone confirm that this is really the case?