On Tue, 04 Mar 2003, David Turner wrote: > Let me point you to the plain language of 17 USC? I am quoting for > you the relevant section of 106: > > "(2) to prepare derivative works based upon the copyrighted work;" > > Note that it does not say: > > "(2) to dsitribute derivative works based upon the copyrighted work;" > Unfortunatly, it's not enough to quote section 106, as 107 (the "Fair Use" section) limits the exclusive rights granted to the copyright holder. I would be surprised if you could find case law holding that private modification without distribution did not fall under 107. [But if you can, please do.] Don Armstrong -- I never until now realized that the primary job of any emoticon is to say "excuse me, that didn't make any sense." ;-P -- Cory Doctorow http://www.donarmstrong.com http://www.anylevel.com http://rzlab.ucr.edu
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