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Using Old Copied Software

Question

Is it permitted to use a stolen copy of the Bar-Ilan Responsa software?
 An old version that is not currently offered for sale

Answer

Shalom u’vracha 

The ruling of our teacher, Rabbi Amram Fried shlita: 

If the company is not willing for people to use it, it is forbidden to use it. 

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