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Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code
From: |
Alexander Terekhov |
Subject: |
Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code |
Date: |
Sat, 19 Jun 2004 18:30:02 +0200 |
Lee Hollaar wrote:
[...]
> There are multiple copyrights in a compilation. Any copyrights
> in the underlying works continue to exist, and there is a new
> copyright on the particular selection and arrangement of the
> compilation. The permission of all copyright owners are then
> required for the reproduction or distribution of the compilation.
Note that GPL'ed works are available to everyone in infinite
quantity. No additional reproduction needed. I think that I
don't need any permissions to distribute compilations that
include lawfully owned copies. Heck, consider:
< quotes from dmca/sec-104-report-vol-<2|3>.pdf >
Red Hat, Inc.:
Let me just clarify that I don't think anyone today intends to
impact our licensing practices. I haven't seen anything in the
comments, nor have I heard anything today that makes me think
someone does have that intention. What we're concerned about
are unintended consequences of any amendments to Section 109.
The primary difference between digital and nondigital products
with respect to Section 109 is that the former are frequently
licensed. ... product is also available for free downloaded
from the Internet without the printed documentation, without
the box, and without the installation service. Many open source
and free software products also embody the concept of copyleft.
... We are asking that amendments not be recommended that would
jeopardize the ability of open source and free software
licensor to require [blah blah]
Time Warner, Inc.:
We note that the initial downloading of a copy, from an
authorized source to a purchasers computer, can result in
lawful ownership of a copy stored in a tangible medium.
Library Associations:
First, as conceded by Time Warner, digital transmissions can
result in the fixation of a tangible copy. By intentionally
engaging in digital transmissions with the awareness that a
tangible copy is made on the recipient's computer, copyright
owners are indeed transferring ownership of a copy of the work
to lawful recipients. Second, the position advanced by Time
Warner and the Copyright Industry Organizations is premised
on a formalistic reading of a particular codification of the
first sale doctrine. When technological change renders the
literal meaning of a statutory provision ambiguous, that
provision "must be construed in light of its basic purpose"
and "should not be so narrowly construed as to permit evasion
because of changing habits due to new inventions and
discoveries." Twentieth Century Music Corp. v. Aiken, 422 U.S.
151, 156-158 (1975). The basic purpose of the first sale
doctrine is to facilitate the continued flow of property
throughout society.
regards,
alexander.
- Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code, (continued)
- Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code, Alexander Terekhov, 2004/06/29
- Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code, Stefaan A Eeckels, 2004/06/29
- Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code, Alexander Terekhov, 2004/06/29
- Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code, Alexander Terekhov, 2004/06/29
- Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code, Stefaan A Eeckels, 2004/06/29
- Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code, Lee Hollaar, 2004/06/29
- Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code,
Alexander Terekhov <=
- Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code, Stefaan A Eeckels, 2004/06/29
- Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code, Lee Hollaar, 2004/06/29
- Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code, Alexander Terekhov, 2004/06/29
- Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code, Alexander Terekhov, 2004/06/29
- Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code, Alexander Terekhov, 2004/06/29
- Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code, Lee Hollaar, 2004/06/29
- Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code, Alexander Terekhov, 2004/06/29
- Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code, Alexander Terekhov, 2004/06/29
- Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code, Lee Hollaar, 2004/06/29
- Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code, Alexander Terekhov, 2004/06/29