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I believe, nothing. Just a wrong (and, possibly, outdated{ copypasta.

I also wonder, is it really illegal to re-implement MMORPG server?



If we look at the bnetd case as precedent, it probably is illegal under the DMCA. The justification is that it's a tool for circumventing copy protection.


Probably not, but it doesn't appear that they filed a protest.




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