Patch 4.0 -- Australia Anyone? (Is this allowed)

[Vociferate]

Wasn't sure if this would be under Software for the patch, Hardware for the USB, and General for being random... Anyway...

I'm not sure if this allowed, and I know it's very random...

But, I live in Australia, and more so on an island where I can only get prepaid internet or wireless on a USB. Both which are fairly expensive, and have very low caps (2-3GB's of data).

Is it possible for someone to pop the 4.0 patch on a UDB Thumbdrive and mail me the patch and/or their patched client? I'll pay not only for the USB and the shipping. But I'll pay for the efforts.

$50 AUS Dollars would seem fair. I know it's not much... But the patch for me is about 1.95GB downloaded so far, and it's cost me $150.00 (This was after the first half was botched when a mistake happened) so I had to redownload it.

Anyway, if this sort of thing is not allowed please delete this thread, and I apologize if this is on the line of an infraction.

[zenga]

Without having read each and every line of the uela, a few points:


There is an official blue thread (http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=14870033506&sid=1) on the official European wow forum that is asking the community to list all mirror sites where the patch can be downloaded. So I question that 'distribution' of the patch outside the wow client is illegal cq immoral.
Paying someone for the distribution of software seems to be illegal in my book.
Providing someone with the tools to make you a copy is not illegal in my book (i.e. send him the usb stick / dvd with enough stamps included).
Covering the expenses for the tools to make you a copy ain't illegal either in my book (i.e. you pay him the price of a usb stick + the stamps).
Paying/tip someone for the effort to make you a copy (i.e. walk to the post office, inserting the dvd, click copy, etc) seems to be illegal in my book.

Pretty weird maybe, but imo you can cover someones costs, but can't pay for his effort. That aside, I think you have a genuine case, and if you can't order the patch on DVD directly from blizzard, I think there is little problem to do it this way.

My 2 cents.

[Vociferate]

Only reason I am asking is because the data allowance I have is about $50 AUS for 1.5 gigs of data.

I am covering the cost for the person is how I look at it.

[zenga]

With such raters it's cheaper to book a call girl than whacking off online.

[Vociferate]

So is anyone willing to make a copy for me provided I cover the costs?

Fuel, USB, & Postage. Even if it's from the states. I am willing to cover all costs.

[Ughmahedhurtz]

If you don't hear back from anyone, I'm pretty sure I can help you out.

As for the "legality" of it, geez. It's just like taking your USB stick to your Mom's house and patching her system so she doesn't have to spend two weeks downloading broken files over crappy satellite internet.

[Vociferate]

If you don't hear back from anyone, I'm pretty sure I can help you out.

As for the "legality" of it, geez. It's just like taking your USB stick to your Mom's house and patching her system so she doesn't have to spend two weeks downloading broken files over crappy satellite internet.

Basically how I feel about it.... :(

[Hivetyrant]

Which state?

I can possibly send you the files

[Vociferate]

I am in Queensland, on Hamilton Island.

[Fef]

Wow, you're very lucky to live there !

I'll be happy to help if you don't find anyone closer from your place (I live in France).

[Slats]

Will TOLL Couriers deliver to your island of love and lunary? =)

If so I might be able to help you out I live in Melbourne.
I dont see a legal issue in providing you the game client files as its for a product you already own that can be aquired by Digital means anyway.

Have you looked into Satellite Internet btw? Slow upload speed but fast download. Probably gonna want to own your place because installing a dish isnt' cheap.

[Blacky_Chan]

I live in Brisbane just send me a PM we will see what we can sort out, id be happy to help patching was a pain in the ass.

EDIT:
I don't want the money either lol just a friendly deed :3

[Vociferate]

Well it seems more of a feat to get any information after I send a PM.

Just send me a PM if you are interested in getting something sorted out, but to everyone please do not send anything before I can confirm everything.

I am waiting on 1-2 people to respond to my PM's.

Slats, I also sent you a PM.

[valkry]

Without having read each and every line of the uela, a few points:


There is an official blue thread (http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=14870033506&sid=1) on the official European wow forum that is asking the community to list all mirror sites where the patch can be downloaded. So I question that 'distribution' of the patch outside the wow client is illegal cq immoral.
Paying someone for the distribution of software seems to be illegal in my book.
Providing someone with the tools to make you a copy is not illegal in my book (i.e. send him the usb stick / dvd with enough stamps included).
Covering the expenses for the tools to make you a copy ain't illegal either in my book (i.e. you pay him the price of a usb stick + the stamps).
Paying/tip someone for the effort to make you a copy (i.e. walk to the post office, inserting the dvd, click copy, etc) seems to be illegal in my book.

Pretty weird maybe, but imo you can cover someones costs, but can't pay for his effort. That aside, I think you have a genuine case, and if you can't order the patch on DVD directly from blizzard, I think there is little problem to do it this way.

My 2 cents.
Yet we pay labour costs for people to build/install software and/or other random stuff around the house that comes from another company all the time.

[zenga]

Yet we pay labour costs for people to build/install software and/or other random stuff around the house that comes from another company all the time.

Software distribution (selling, renting, ...) is most often covered in a different manner in the license than offering services (installing, troubleshouting, maintenance, ...). That being said, I've seen a good amount of proprietary software that limits the service providing to partners only. But then again, software licensing is quite obscure anyways. In this case I just outlined what I though would be legal/illegal, not so much my 'ideals' . The reality is that it's pretty harmless to burn the patch on a disc and send it to the OP, if I was an aussie I'd be happy to help him out.

[Tin]

You can install WoW on any computer from any CD/DvD. You can even download the installer. Blizzard licenses accounts and the "CD key" only adds a license to your WoW account. It doesn't not license your PC or installation at all.

So I see no problems in getting the patch from a friend on a dvd