Used copies of OrCAD
Used copies of OrCAD
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All,
We are currently running OrCAD Capture 2001. We are looking to add some more people to our design department and we were wondering if there is a place to buy used copies of OrCAD Capture.
Regards,
Rich......
We are currently running OrCAD Capture 2001. We are looking to add some more people to our design department and we were wondering if there is a place to buy used copies of OrCAD Capture.
Regards,
Rich......
Richard Nornhold, PE





RE: Used copies of OrCAD
I asked the same question on the ORCAD users group. The moderator sent me back some very stern warnings about piracy and illegal software. I only wanted to know where I could buy a license, not steal one. In my particular case, I use ORCAD ocassionally if a firm I consult with has a site license, but I want a license for my home office too. I like v10.2. One firm I worked for just bought the newest 16-point-something and had nothing but problems with it. It cost THOUSANDS. I would be happy to pay $1K or $2K for a 10.2 license but, they don't sell it!
RE: Used copies of OrCAD
Typically programs like this are not supposed to be sold "used". Once a company buys the licensed program its theirs and only theirs. There is typically no license transfers allowed.
Some programs allow a license to be used on 2 computers. Which is typically your machine at work and a home machine.
RE: Used copies of OrCAD
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First-sale_doctrine
So it isn't exactly a clear-cut issue (no matter what the software vendors may say).
RE: Used copies of OrCAD
Even thought you might convince a judge that you have legally purchased the software the lawyer costs alone will be more that what you would have spent just buying the right license.
RE: Used copies of OrCAD
RE: Used copies of OrCAD
I absolutely HATE these software companies that want massive $$ for some piece of crap year after year after year and think that they should be entitled to it. My experience has been that the more money they want, the less the product is worth at least with regards to quality and features.
If at all possible, I tried to avoid working with them and find someone else that is less greedy.
RE: Used copies of OrCAD
If I pay for a piece of software, I may not own or have access to the code used to create it, but I should be able to sell that single copy to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. So far, most companies remove that option by failing to support the package. It's as if I purchased a car, sold it to my neighbor, but Ford refused to do any maintenance work on it after it transfers hands.
Dan - Owner

http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com
RE: Used copies of OrCAD
Yeah right I say. When I terminate service the last thing I am going to do is send them hardware I purchased, just because they CLAIM that they still own it. Come and get it buddy.
RE: Used copies of OrCAD
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