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From: rudy@wang.UUCP (Rudy Bazelmans x72609 ms 1989)
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Subject: Re: Re: copyright notice
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Date: Sun, 26-Jan-86 13:08:10 EST
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> (C) is NOT a valid substitute for [circle with a C in it], according
> to the software law book I read.  This book is copyright 1984, so
> unless they changed things since then, the stuff marked ">>" is
> correct.  The only thing that will work on all printers and CRTs is
> "Copyright 1986 by Put Your Name Here".  It is also a good idea to
> follow this with "all rights reserved".
> 
Correct, but if everyone uses the (C) symbol, it will be common
practice and will become a valid substitute.  I'd suggest
using both the copyright notice you used with a (C).