Re: Interesting thing from WORD-PC list re MS copyright of screen captures

[Kim Keegan <keegan -at- EXPLORERS -dot- COM>]

David Jones/KSBEISD wrote:

> Found this on the WORD-PC discussion list, and got wondering. Probably most of
> us software documentors us screen captures. Does anyone ask permission from the
> vendor to use screen captures in our docs? Any expert opinions?

Yes, we ask for permission.  For instance, as an ISP, we created Netscape
installation/setup docs for our clients.  We used screen shots from its setup wizard
with the data needed for OUR system.  I found a page on Netscape's web site that
specifically discussed use of screen shots/copyright material.  It included an e-mail
address for the person in charge of "granting permission."  All it took was an e-mail
message and faxing the samples I wanted to use.  I must say they were very easy to work
with.

I wouldn't recommend using any copyrighted material without asking (and obtaining)
permission.

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