Using settings from other programs.

Joystickgenie · 2007-04-12T22:39:41

I would like to be able to use settings from another installed program for use in a game. For example during installation the game could search the computer for installed instant messaging programs. Then if found read the setting files from those programs to pull information such as what sound they are using for when someone from their buddy list logs on, then use that same sound file in the game for when one of their in game buddies log on in the game. I realize the first there would have to be any extensive disclaimer informing the user that the installer will do this, possible problems with antivirus software seeing the installer as a worm and blocking it, and I would possibly have to leave it as an option to turn this feature off. However what kind of legal situation would this leave me in with the creators of the instant messaging software? I have seen president with things like this before such as firefox reading IE’s favorites and importing them for you, but even so this leaves my spider senses tingling and they are saying that I am risking legal reproductions with this idea. Does this type f thing fall under the DMCA? If anyone here has any experience with this kind of feature and the legalities of it I would appreciate any input you are willing to give me.

Games Business and Law Business

Started by Joystickgenie April 11, 2007 12:46 AM

9 comments, last by Joystickgenie 17 years, 7 months ago

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April 12, 2007 10:39 PM

Yeah this is a definite consult a lawyer issue. For the moment I’m just writing design docs so nothing is at risk for now if this project ever takes off the ground though I will defiantly seek a pro.

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