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Garman, Nancy – Online, 1986
Describes a survey of 39 database publishers concerning their policies for downloading, i.e., capture of information into machine-readable format from proprietary databases. Discussion covers fair use principle, long-term storage and reuse, policy enforcement, and per record payment principle. Database publishers surveyed profile of survey…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Copyrights, Database Producers, Databases
Kolner, Stuart J. – Online, 1985
This third article in a five-part series focuses on personal computer software (instructional packages for the computer itself). Topics covered include 11 categories of microcomputer software, evaluation and selection, purchase, version numbers and upgrades, copy protection, disk operating system commands, preparation of master disk, batch files,…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Copyrights, Databases, Information Storage
Warrick, Thomas S. – Online, 1984
Discusses downloading of data from databases using microcomputers and mass storage technologies as it relates to copyright laws and legal implications. Topics covered include a definition of copyright; original works; collective works and compilations; fair use; downloading by libraries; court bases; and resolution of uncertainty surrounding…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Copyrights, Court Litigation, Databases