23 replies to this topic

[Tomsk]

I'm an 'on and off' GPLer (on and off the PC, on and off the tracks   ) for nearly 10 years now.

I just though that people would like to know that a GPL can still be purchased.

https://www.mastertro...roductLabelID=1

Edited by Tomsk, May 06 2009 - 02:22 PM.

[dangermouse]

Tomsk, on May 6 2009, 09:21 PM, said:

I'm an 'on and off' GPLer (on and off the PC, on and off the tracks   ) for nearly 10 years now.

I just though that people would like to know that a GPL can still be purchased.

https://www.mastertro...roductLabelID=1

thanks for the reminder, that's the link we use at the track database. It's always good to remind people that GPL can still be purchased at bargain price. for deliveries to anywhere in the world.

[Saiph]

dangermouse, on May 6 2009, 10:37 PM, said:

Tomsk, on May 6 2009, 09:21 PM, said:

I'm an 'on and off' GPLer (on and off the PC, on and off the tracks   ) for nearly 10 years now.

I just though that people would like to know that a GPL can still be purchased.

https://www.mastertro...roductLabelID=1

thanks for the reminder, that's the link we use at the track database. It's always good to remind people that GPL can still be purchased at bargain price. for deliveries to anywhere in the world.

Now that SRMZ is providing links to download BBC programs ("The Quiet Champion") (and "RU"? Hosted by dodgy Russkies?), why not just provide a link for people to download GPL from the web?    

Edited by Saiph, May 07 2009 - 04:55 AM.

[dangermouse]

Saiph, on May 7 2009, 11:52 AM, said:

Now that SRMZ is providing links to download BBC programs ("The Quiet Champion") (and "RU"? Hosted by dodgy Russkies?), why not just provide a link for people to download GPL from the web?    

Because you can't buy/get the program after the week from iplayer but you can get GPL for a fiver (p&p free in the UK), and we don't want Fir$t (iRacing) sniffing around here.

[M Needforspeed]

Today ... UNBOXING Grand Prix Legends

https://www.youtube....h?v=vgi31M_XaZs

Edited by M Needforspeed, Mar 07 2017 - 08:46 AM.

[John Woods]

Noticed my unopened sealed box is different, (US version?), so posting some pics of it for comparison.

Also the box is maybe larger at 8.75in by 10.5.

The coupon refers to sending a disc of race sim by another publisher to Sierra On-line and receiving GPL purchase price as rebate.
So you could trade up to Grand Prix Legends at zero cost.

Thanks M for the link...fun to watch.

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[GPLaps]

John Woods, on Mar 08 2017 - 08:45 AM, said:

Noticed my unopened sealed box is different, (US version?), so posting some pics of it for comparison.

Also the box is maybe larger at 8.75in by 10.5.

The coupon refers to sending a disc of race sim by another publisher to Sierra On-line and receiving GPL purchase price as rebate.
So you could trade up to Grand Prix Legends at zero cost.

Thanks M for the link...fun to watch.

Nice! My box looked quite different from that one! Interesting there are so many packaging options.

[smasha]

My box is a gatefold and quite large,I remember buying it before I even had a computer.

[Stefan Roess]

Is there still an online shop where you can buy GPL today?

Besides eBay and Amazon?

Edited by Stefan Roess, Jan 31 2018 - 10:30 AM.

[Aysedasi]

I can't see any other links on a Google search, but what's wrong with Amazon and eBay?

[Alan Davies]

smasha, on Apr 20 2017 - 09:01 PM, said:

My box is a gatefold and quite large,I remember buying it before I even had a computer.

I too bought GPL before I had a computer that could use it.  Though I did have a basic computer; no graphics card.

[Aysedasi]

I bought a new computer and then a new (Voodoo) graphics card - just to be able to run GPL........  

[Warren Hall Jr.]

When does the copyright for GPL run out? It would be nice to just post a full copy.
Warren

[Stefan Roess]

Aysedasi, on Jan 31 2018 - 11:32 AM, said:

I can't see any other links on a Google search, but what's wrong with Amazon and eBay?

I should have written why I am asking.
It is not wrong, I just didn`t want to link to one or the other on the GPLTD https://gpltd.bcsims.com
When you click on the "Get track" button for the original Papy tracks on the GPLDT you get forwarded to Mastertronic which was originally a publisher and distributor of low-cost computer game software that does not exist anymore.

Warren Hall Jr., on Feb 01 2018 - 04:03 PM, said:

When does the copyright for GPL run out? It would be nice to just post a full copy.
Warren

Exactly.

The copyright thing has been recently discussed in the GPL 2016 demo thread:
https://srmz.racesimcentral.net/inde...showtopic=11196
See also John`s post of above thread: https://srmz.racesimcentral.net/inde...120#entry123554
So what is the conclusion?
Will we get into trouble to post a full GPL copy? Or single tracks, ...?
Can anyone definitely answer this, please?

Edited by Stefan Roess, Feb 02 2018 - 04:53 AM.

[GPLaps]

It looks like it may have been renewed in 2013 by sierra and activision

https://cocatalog.loc...202071438

[Lee200]

Thanks for the update jxeboy.

I believe U.S. copyrights last for 47 years so we only have 27 years to go.

[John Woods]

Edit, sorry, didn't read posts on prev page before jumping in here.

Edited by John Woods, Feb 02 2018 - 09:43 AM.

[John Woods]

jxeboy, on Feb 02 2018 - 06:16 AM, said:

It looks like it may have been renewed in 2013 by sierra and activision

https://cocatalog.loc...202071438

Okay, whew.

Just spend several minutes with tech specialist at US Copyright Office and find that indeed Activision Publishing now owns rights to Grand Prix Legends software, manuals, and artwork as of Sierra Online selling it to them in 2013.

The USPTO cancellation only applies to the name, not the copyrighted materials.

Dammit.

(copyright now lasts 98-years btw, so 2096 for GPL)

Edited by John Woods, Feb 02 2018 - 11:43 AM.

[John Woods]

Housekeeping...adding pic of French version of Grand Prix Legends retail box, for the record...

BTW price seems to be going up on few that show up.

This one is on e-bay atm.

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Edited by John Woods, May 06 2018 - 02:07 PM.

[John Woods]

Interesting...just noticed the French version pic'd in above post is still for sale.

Wondering what would show up on a routine search for "Grand Prix Legends" found these offers.
(Greenshot screenies)

Amazon selling GPL for $80 USD? (hm...wish I'd bought more)
Myabandonware download is 599MB and needs a virtual disk - something I don't understand.
eBay shows current market  of 2 available at $20.

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