my point is that it's not enough for a game to be still sold. if it's sold but there is no supported provided for it - it means that it is abandoned. like any other merchandise.
Unless games are art by law definition (which i seriously doubt) it means that same rules apply for them as well as any other merchandise.
One might still have originals of Dune 2 and sell them, but the game no longer has support (mostly technical) and is hence abandoned.
that's what "abandon" means - no one is taking care of it anymore.
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Crantius Colto: Fear not. You are safe here with me.
Lifts-Her-Tail: I must finish my cleaning, sir. The mistress will have my head if I do not!
Crantius Colto: Cleaning, eh? I have something for you. Here, polish my spear.
Lifts-Her-Tail: But it is huge! It could take me all night!
Crantius Colto: Plenty of time, my sweet. Plenty of time.
From The Lusty Argonian Maid by Crassius Curio found in TES3: Morrowind
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