Subj : Copyright Issues?
To   : comp.programming
From : Murray R. Van Luyn
Date : Sun Jul 17 2005 11:37 am

Hi,

Where do programmers go to find out about free software copyright law?

I asked this guy if I could make significant alterations to some software
that he distributes FOC, and then to redistribute my version, with
appropriate acknowledgments, also FOC. He said okay but wanted to see a copy
for approval beforehand. I spent a lot of time finishing the code, and then
sent it off for final approval. Deathly silence...

My questions are:- 1) How much or how little work do I have to do to code
before its considered a unique, independently owned work. 2) What can I do
if the guy decides to start selling or distributing my un-released, code
which was marked copyright & 'free for any purpose, both commercial and non
commercial'.

Thanks for any helpful advice or appropriate direction that may be provided.

Regards,
Murray R. Van Luyn.

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