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Re: MECC Titles




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In article <852567F9.001DDE5E.00@lngodd03.notes.chrysler.com>,
<Use-Author-Address-Header@[127.1]> wrote:


> While you are correct that an article on USENET is copyrighted by the
> author, copying it (even in its entirety) for a response is FAIR USE and
> is NOT a violation. ... I am careful to say USENET here because U.S. district
courts have
> ruled on posting to usenet, and court decisions regarding copy right
> (in the U.S.) are what count most when it comes to copyright law.

Interesting. I didn't know there had been a court decision.

Egads, it even makes sense. :)

Mike Westerfield