[Simh] ka655/ka655x + copyright/licensing issues

[Tim Shoppa]

Phil wrote:
> "Crippled" is a little strong.  You can simply download the microcode 
> from trailing-edge.
> HP isn't really looking to spend resources prosecuting this issue, I'd 
> wager

You'd be surprised how many of the web hits downloading SIMH and
the accompanying packages come from inside DEC/Compaq/HP. And while I was
initially worried it was their legal folks, in fact they're all apparently
techies who are using it either for fun or to help them do their work :-).

Tim.