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John Deere would say that you can reflash, smash, or replace the eeeprom if you want. But you can't create a new piece of software based on the old one. I thin
by rhino369 12y ago
John Deere would say that you can reflash, smash, or replace the eeeprom if you want. But you can't create a new piece of software based on the old one.
I think you should be able too, because what is the harm, but I don't think the book analogy holds.
You aren't allowed to rewrite a book, even if you keep the copy yourself.
- AnimalMuppet 12y agoIf I understand correctly, yes, you absolutely are allowed to rewrite a book if you keep the copy yourself.
- rhino369 12y agoI think you could argue that it is fair use, and maybe it is, but you are creative a derivative work. That is copyright infringement, unless the fair use exception fits.
- AnimalMuppet 12y agoNo, distributing the derivative work is a violation of copyright. Creating it isn't. (Disclaimer: IANAL. This is my understanding of the law, but is not legal advice.)
- rhino369 12y ago"to prepare derivative works based upon the copyrighted work;" 17 U.S. Code § 106 The mere act of preparing it is enough. I am a lawyer, but this is still not legal advice.
- AnimalMuppet 12y agoHmm. All right, contrary to the law, but wouldn't the damages be zero if you don't distribute? That is, while technically illegal, wouldn't there be no penalty? [Note well: still not legal advice.]