Re: Where is the beef???

[deven@MCS.COM (DEVEN ATKINSON)]

In article <19980906145037887710@ts3-05.aug.com>,
Rick <nojunkhattonr@aug.com> wrote:
>Richard Bennett <richard.b@genie.com> wrote:
>
>> > This is where your thinking is wrong.  By copyrighting something the author
>> > *is* already objecting
>> 
>> Don't bother trying to explain it to them logically, Deven. So many have
>> tried to pound it into Rubywand's thick skull and failed. They think
>> breaking the law is fine until somebody complains about it. What a world
>> it would be...
>
>I think it might be you that is confused about copyright law. A
>copyright, in and of itself, does not preclude duplication. A statement
>in the copyright notice can preclude duplication.
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You are correct.  I am refering to those items that have a notice that does
preclude duplication, like Appleworks.  Not confused, just incomplete in
my choice of wording.
BTW, "all rights reserved" means all rights, including distribution.


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Regards,
Deven D. Atkinson
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