1 April 2005, 01:36 by mark hoekstra

uh oh, a cease-and-desist letter from Apple!

Well... let the e-mail speak for it self... 

Subject: NOTICE OF INFRINGEMENT/Urgent
Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:30:33 -0800
From: "Copyright Admin." 
To: [geektechnique]
cc: [Above Net]

*Apple Confidential*
-NOT FOR POSTING OR REDISTRIBUTION-

Re: http://geektechnique.org/projects/iNO.html

It has been brought to our attention that you have posted an article on
the above referenced web site that infringes Apple's proprietary rights.
Apple attempted to contact you yesterday, and subsequently contacted
your ISP, in an effort to resolve this matter amicably. However, the
information is still posted on your web site.

Apple has never authorized the material to be disclosed or published 
and your continued display of the material could result in your company 
being held liable for violating Apple's proprietary rights. Your 
continued dissemination and use of this material is in violation of 
Apple's statutory and other rights.

We believe, in good faith, that the material posted is being used in a
manner that is not authorized by Apple and that the information contained
in this email is accurate. Apple believes that this is a very serious
matter. Therefore, Apple demands that you cease and desist from
disseminating the material posted at the referenced web site immediately,
including any hyperlinks to other locations where the information may be
available from all web sites and servers under your control.

Please note that we are also sending a copy of this letter to your
internet service provider.

Please immediately remove the offending material, and reply to this email
in writing that you have removed the material, from your web site. Apple
reserves its right to seek immediate equitable and other relief,
including damages claims, should you fail to remove this material.

Thank you for your courtesy and immediate cooperation. I can be reached
at (408) ***-**** should you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Sue Runfola
Apple Computer, Inc.
Legal

THIS TRANSMISSION MAY BE PRIVILEGED AND MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL
INFORMATION INTENDED ONLY FOR THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE. ANY OTHER
DISTRIBUTION, RE-TRANSMISSION, COPYING OR DISCLOSURE IS STRICTLY
PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS TRANSMISSION IN ERROR, PLEASE
NOTIFY ME IMMEDIATELY BY TELEPHONE OR RETURN E-MAIL, AND DELETE THIS
FILE/MESSAGE FROM YOUR SYSTEM.
...geez... that's all I can say...

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  1. Rutger @ 1 April 2005, 09:55 :
    Is dit een 1 april grap Mark???

  2. Pasteler0 @ 1 April 2005, 11:01 :
    eHahahahahaHahahAhAhahah!!!!
    cool!! They cant stop it!!! :P Or they can?

  3. Mr Freeze @ 1 April 2005, 21:13 :
    Damn, I’m afraid they can… Since the Apple logo is used. On the other hand: we know an exceptional lawyer who loves this kind of sh*t!

    And another issue: I always thought these Apple people had a sense of humour… Now I’m afraid this only applies to their most dedicated fans :-(

  4. Luca Milaro @ 1 April 2005, 22:17 :
    nogmaals: wat een gebrak aan humor bij de mensen van appel. ik ga geen computer meer van hen kopen.

  5. trail @ 5 April 2005, 19:00 :
    apple cry babies

As mentioned in the Message from Mark's family this site has been made static. This means that it will be no longer possible to comment on his ideas and projects, but that we all can continue to cherish his creativity.

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