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He may be bringing up the issue that it's perfectly legal to copy another font visually as long as you don't copy the font's data. (maybe something the author d
by Vanderson 8y ago
He may be bringing up the issue that it's perfectly legal to copy another font visually as long as you don't copy the font's data. (maybe something the author doesn't understand?)
- gowld 8y agoHow is that true? Can I copy a book or a painting visually as long as I don't copy its "data"?
- Vanderson 8y agoFonts and typefaces have unique copyright laws that are different from other forms of art/communication. I made a more detailed comment here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18541934 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18541934
- true_religion 8y agoNo, but typefaces are specifically excluded from copyright. An alphabet is considered to be utilitarian, not art.