Re: Leonard Morrisons Book

[dgaskill <dgaskill@mcione.com>]

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Good question, Toni, one that we all need to ask more often than we
generally do.

In this case, I venture the answer to be that the Morrison book, copyright
1896, is now in the public domain, having passed the 75 year mark a couple
of decades ago.  And, venturing further, I think Robert's plan falls within
fair use, even if the book were not in the public domain.

But then I am no lawyer (even if I do like playing one on the internet --
so much more comfortable than in the jailhouse.)  

Dave Gaskill, faux esq.



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> From: Antonia Sinclair <asflwr@cujo2.icom.ca>
> To: sinclair@zilker.net
> Subject: RE: Leonard Morrisons Book
> Date: Thursday, July 09, 1998 2:47 PM
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> Hello all:
> 
> I think I'm relieved that I don't have a copy of the above book, because 
I question whether copying, or scanning, and then republishing the
information,
> even on a website, goes against copywrite laws.  I could be wrong.
> 
> I often quote information derived from some of the books that I have, but
they are only quotes, with the authors given credit.  I think that is
legit, but sometimes I even wonder about that.  
> 
> I know how important it is to share information, with the best of
intentions, but this leaves me a little uncomfortable.  Anyone else have
comments?
> 
> Toni Sinclair
> 
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