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From: sparks@corpane.UUCP (John Sparks)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.hardware,comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: A-max - no drive...
Keywords: copyright safe
Message-ID: <1592@corpane.UUCP>
Date: 12 Mar 90 22:09:19 GMT
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usenet@cps3xx.UUCP (Usenet file owner) writes:


>Many packages on the market DO specifically make provisions for
>"borrowing." Usually, the copyright rules will make a reference to their
>license allowing you access "like a book." IE you can lend it to
>someone, and they have sole use of it.

>In no way does the copyright law restrict one from borrowing, lending, 
>selling, etc. any product. Copyright does cover unauthorized
>duplication. Only if a product's specifies that transferral is
>restricted are you limited, and even that is of some question legally.

Well making backup copies is legal then right? so
does that mean I can start up an "OFF-SITE BACKUP SERVICE"?

yea, I will protect your investment from any site hazard, such as 
earthquakes, floods, fires, etc. You just make a back up of your software
send it to me, and I will keep it safe and dry, I will even 'test' it out
from time to time to make sure it is a viable back up.
Perfectly legal, right? 




for those die hards out there... it's a joke. :-D

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