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Source code is copyrighted surely? You can't share ebooks just because the "source" is open and visible, copyright applies to all creative works.
by hnick 5y ago
Source code is copyrighted surely? You can't share ebooks just because the "source" is open and visible, copyright applies to all creative works.
- waynesonfire 5y agoThere is fair use exceptions? I'm no expert here but Google says, Since copyright law favors encouraging scholarship, research, education, and commentary, a judge is more likely to make a determination of fair use if the defendant's use is noncommercial, educational, scientific, or historical.
- hnick 5y agoProbably fine for a journalist to argue, but I'd guess a tech guy saying it's "research" won't have much luck.