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Re: Copyright problem?



Tom Zuchowski (cd003508@interramp.com) wrote:
: rwk@pro-novapple.clark.net (Rick Krieger) wrote:
: >I'm going to attempt to write a program.  This will be a learning
: >experience so the first attempt will probably be Applesoft BASIC.
: >The program will be a personality profile based on 70 questions.
: >My question is the questions/scoring/profile will come from copyrighted
: >material.  The test is the Kiersey Tempermant sorter.  The completed
: >program will be freeware so will I have a copyrite problem?
: 
: What kind of problem do anticipate? That it will be "stolen" and =sold= 
: for money by dozens of unscrupulous retailers? That Public-Domain vendors 
: will charge a copying fee?  That online services will charge for the 
: connect time?  You'll get more focussed opinions if you air your specific 
: concerns.

His concern SHOULD be with Kiersey. He owns the rights to his test. 
Someone can make a program all they like, but without release of rights, 
cannot put Kiersey's test in it.

Shouldn't be tough to get. Kiersey has a web site.