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Subject:FW: Copyright and legal liability From:"Daniel G. Dresner" <daniel -dot- dresner -at- NCC -dot- CO -dot- UK> Date:Tue, 9 Jun 1998 09:29:16 +0000
> Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 17:08:02 -0700
> From: Rahel Bailie <rbailie -at- CASTLETON -dot- COM>
> Subject: FW: Copyright and legal liability
>
> Some techwhirlers have asked me to summarize the replies to the email
> below, but as no one provided me with feedback, there is no summary.
>
I think that this area must be restricted to genuine legal advice.
Comparing similar product documentation may miss a crucial detail.
One key is the documented permission of the other software owners,
and your relevant licence agreement(s) with them.
On a similar track, if the other 'included' software is crucial to
your product, have you arranged for its owner to place it in escrow
with a reliable agent?
Regards
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