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Re: RES: What makes software copyrightable anyway?



On 5/18/05, Michael K. Edwards <m.k.edwards@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Logically, the process used here is more complex than that used by
> > gunzip, but effect is similar.
> 
> If nothing else, 17 USC 117 and dynamic linking absolutely protect you
> from this theory of infringement in the US.  Many jurisdictions are
> said to have equivalents.  IANAL, etc.

This "absolute protection" did not seem to protect Napster, nor did
the home recording act.

-- 
Raul



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