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From: lvirden@pro-tcc.cts.com (Larry Virden)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: Re: System 5.0.2
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Date: 23 Oct 89 11:08:23 GMT
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I am not sure, but I am really confused by what APPEARS to be missing words
in you msg concerning apple2-l vs compuserve vs Genie.  Let me clarify the
situation with respect to Compuserve.  Anything that you download from there
can be shared with others.  What one is NOT permitted to do is to download the
'entire' library (or significant portion of it) and then make it available as
'the Compuserve software' or other words to this effect.  In other words,
Compuserve maintains a copyright on the COMPILATION of the programs on their
service.  But any user is legally permitted to share particular files that
they have downloaded.  BUT, as is the case of downloads from ANY service, the
user should have the discretion to at least read the doc provided with a
download and see if the author has prohibited sharing of the program.  Most do
not - some do.  Authors, please be sure and state whether folks can upload
your program to other sources or not - which ever you wish.
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