[NTLK] h*cks, kr*ks, SN

[Jim Lee]

Am I the only one getting multiple copies of this email?  I've gotten  
ten so far, and a new one about every three minutes...

-Jim

On Jan 19, 2010, at 11:05 PM, Tony Kan wrote:

>
> Hi all
>
> OK, following on from my earlier email:
>
> [snip]
> So if you are going to use a piece of software without adhering to  
> laws or
> contracts, admit that your actions are criminal and stop  
> rationalizing and
> making excuses for your behavior. Some people live their lives  
> without regard
> for others, that's their choice whether they're anarchists,  
> criminals, or
> sociopaths (there probably others, but these three will do). Our  
> actions define
> us, not our words, rationalizations, or intents.
> [snip]
>
> In fact the law even provides that under certain circumstances no  
> legal
> copyright protection is given at all.
>
> For example, consider the "fair use" doctrine which is a part of US  
> copyright
> law under s107 of the US Code
> (http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#107).
>
> A discussion of s107 can be found here:
> http://myapplenewton.blogspot.com/2009/02/is-it-legal-to-scan-books-and-convert 
> .
> html
>
> Could "fair use" be considered "noninfringing uses?"  Does "fair  
> use" allow
> copyright protection systems to be circumvented?
>
> HTH
>
> Tony Kan
> Christchurch
> New Zealand
>
>
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