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In article <1992Oct14.095505.24308@hellgate.utah.edu> galt%peruvian.utah.edu@cs.utah.edu writes:
>In article <dmatiske-131092162120@archmacconsultant.architecture.lab.nd.edu>, dmatiske@larson.helios.nd.edu (David Matiskella) writes:
>>	On a related note what is the legality of using images taken from PD
>>source like GIFs in a Game? 
>> What about using old classical music from the 1800's in a game?
>
>If the GIFs are truly public domain, then there shouldn't be any problem.
>Also, any music written before 1922 is fair game, as copyrights run out
>in 70 years (or maybe its 50...).  Anyway, anything written before the 
>1900's can be used with out any problems.
>
>In fact, the neat thing about using music that is old is that you get
>professional quality music without having to pay anyone royalties.  


Be careful here.  Sure, the music is now PD.  But most recordings, say of
Bach, will be much newer and the RECORDING is copyrighted, even if the
music that was played is not.

Yes you don't have to write your own music.  But you do have to be careful
about how it gets performed.  

Neil Kirby