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Here we'll explore the nexus of legal rulings, Capitol Hill
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What Does "Copyfight" Mean?
Copyfight, the Solo Years: April 2002-March 2004
1. Mary Freeman on May 11, 2005 3:12 PM writes...
Allowing (potential) allies to take the extreme position to extremes (by 'encouraging and excusing widespread infringing file-sharing) is definitely the way to lose the battle before the more even-handed solutions have a chance to surface. Who wants to be be on the side of free access when it ultimately means everything will be worthless because it can be easily and legally stolen? It's as bad as a lock-box with no one holding the key except Uncle Scrooge. Am I making sense? I'm only a writer.
Permalink to Comment2. Crosbie Fitch on May 12, 2005 10:42 AM writes...
Jethro Tull in a basket!
Is Linux worthless because it is free?
It is extremely valuable.
People and corporations interested in producing these highly valuable but freely copyable works of software are investing millions.
You've got to grok the difference between the expensive work and the free copy.
The copy is worthless. The art is where the value is.
Permalink to Comment3. Neo on May 15, 2005 3:45 AM writes...
Who in a basket?
Permalink to Comment4. Neo on May 21, 2005 2:52 PM writes...
Doesn't anyone know? Surely the person who mentioned the name does, if no-one else!
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