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Old November 18th 07, 01:20 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Mxsmanic
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Default SR 71, Shul's writing, and a question.

Tina writes:

One may quote copywritten work (been there, and do that
professionally) so long as it complies with Sections 107-118 of the
code.


The applicability of 17 USC 107 is questionable; and I don't see how the other
sections apply at all.

In what capacity do you do this professionally? When I've done it
professionally, we've always spelled it copyright, since copywrite means
something entirely different, unrelated to IP, and confusing the two raises a
lot of legal issues.

Shul's signed limited edition book sells for something over $400,
there are less expensive versions available. It's unlikely Mx owns any
version, since we know from other of his writings he has very little
income.


I have a hardcover copy of the book. I don't remember if it's signed and I
don't have it in front of me. I don't think proceeds from the book have made
Shul rich, and further eroding its commercial value by quoting massive
excerpts from it in an archived, public, worldwide forum hardly seems ethical.
Next thing you know, someone will be posting scans of the (excellent) photos
in the book.