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[Coz]

I've got a quick question on the ESA protected games. Specifically, the Sierra games. I'm sorry to start another thread related to this whole topic, but I am curious and you folks seem to be experienced in what role the ESA plays in granting permission to distribute unsupported software that is still under copyright that they protect. I'm wanting to set up a fan site as a tribute to the Sierra games of the 80's and early 90's. I'd like to host the abandoned games (not sold or supported) for download since I have the bandwidth available and the time to do it.

I didn't even realize that the ESA will grant permission to make these games available. Since you have prior experience with them, are they willing to grant permission to distribute abandoned Sierra games? Is there any way to know which ones they can and do grant permission for and which ones they do not? Do they require monetary consideration to do so?

Thanks for any help you can offer.