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attila77	2010-04-12 , 13:34
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Originally Posted by Matan

IMEI changing has a very legitimate reason - some programs lock themselves to IMEI. If your device is broken and replaced as part of warranty service, or is lost and you decide to get a new one, you suddenly can't use the programs you bought.

Let's not mix legitimate and fair here. The EULA of any application will certainly not endorse circumventing DRM, so you're on the slippery slope of Fair Use at best. It sure sucks having your hands tied or applications lost, but that does not automatically grant legitimacy.

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