Re: Magazine programs

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From: Lynn B. Dobbs
Date: Wed, 07 Jan 1987 16:39

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In article <811@uwmacc.UUCP> oyster@unix.macc.wisc.edu.UUCP (Vicarious Oyster) writes:
>In article <8211@topaz.RUTGERS.EDU> appelbau@topaz.RUTGERS.EDU writes:
>>Both START and Compute ST have copyrights on thier magazines and
>>software. They are not public domain programs.
>
>   So in the strictest sense, one cannot copy the programs onto magnetic
>(or any other) media, even if one purchases the magazine?  

Compute! ST, at least, allows the original purchaser to create a backup
disk for personal use.  They ENCOURAGE it.  The copyright notice printer
on the disk label covers the exception to copying.

The reality of the situation is, unless the material has copy protection,
an individual can copy a disk as many times as he wants.  Who is going to
know or even care.  The publishers don't want their business diluted by
DISTRIBUTED FREE COPIES.  They really don't give a rats if you make 200
backup copies for PERSONAL USE.

-- 
 dobbs@marlin.Nosc.ARPA         noscvax!dobbs%marlin 
"An ADVENTURE is the result of bad planning." Admiral Richard E. Byrd

--Lynn

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From: dobbs@marlin.UUCP (Lynn B. Dobbs)
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Subject: Re: Magazine programs
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Date: Wed, 7-Jan-87 11:39:20 EST
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Posted: Wed Jan  7 11:39:20 1987
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