Re: Decompilers

On Sunday 18 October 2009 08:06:15 pm Jack wrote:

James, I'm not sure where you get that bit about decompiling one's employer's code being illegal. Although, it might be a breach of contract if there is some signed document that was part of the hiring process or at some later date. If, that information were disclosed, there might also be trad secret issues, but to the best of my knowledge, that would be a civil complaint. Now selling that information to competitors that's corporate espionage and is criminal.

What I don't get is why people assume only criminal infringements are illegal. Violations of any law are illegal, whether they result in criminal charges or civil.