Re: [NTLK] US Copyrights: 3 yrs. exemption for obsolete platforms?

From: Mark Rollins (mark_at_mrollins.com)
Date: Sun Nov 02 2003 - 16:33:20 PST


> Subject: [NTLK] US Copyrights: 3 yrs. exemption for obsolete platforms?
--snip--
> * Computer programs and video games distributed in formats that have
> become obsolete and which require the original media or hardware as a
> condition of access.
--snip--
The above is the only reference even vaguely related to the Newt. Read and
re-read it, the format of the Newton software distribution (floppy or
flashcard) has not become obsolete...

I can check with our Patent attorney tomorrow, but it looks like nada.

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