Re: Car Database
This WebDNA talk-list message is from 2002
It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 44166
interpreted = N
texte = On 10/17/02 3:37 PM, Marc Kaiwi
wrote:> It's not the actual data that's the problem. It's the fact that someone > (KBB) has taken the time and effort to collect and organize the data > and they DO have a right to protect it and keep people from simply > copying their efforts. > > Simply ask them if you can electronically download the data and start > from there. Better to ask first. Who knows, if it's mutually beneficial > to do so they may be able to help you out more than you think. > > Good luckIt is true that collections of non copyrighted information are in themselves copyright-able.So listed pieces of information are usually not copyrighted, but listing entire collections that another company/individual have compiled is a definite copyright violation.Additionally, many sites list legal disclaimers for the use/access of their data from their personally owned and operated web servers.I am afraid that like many other collections (weather info, maps, business listings, etc) copyright laws will apply more often than not.Just thinking out loud. I would certainly consider securing permission unless you feel you wouldn't get it which under authorship laws automatically removes the mystery of copyright anyway. My .02 Alex Alex J McCombie New World Media Chief Information Officer Drawer 607 800/724.8973 Fair Haven, NY 13064 Alex@NewWorldMedia.com http://OurClients.comInterface Designer WebDNA Programmer Database Designer------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://search.smithmicro.com/
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On 10/17/02 3:37 PM, Marc Kaiwi wrote:> It's not the actual data that's the problem. It's the fact that someone > (KBB) has taken the time and effort to collect and organize the data > and they DO have a right to protect it and keep people from simply > copying their efforts. > > Simply ask them if you can electronically download the data and start > from there. Better to ask first. Who knows, if it's mutually beneficial > to do so they may be able to help you out more than you think. > > Good luckIt is true that collections of non copyrighted information are in themselves copyright-able.So listed pieces of information are usually not copyrighted, but listing entire collections that another company/individual have compiled is a definite copyright violation.Additionally, many sites list legal disclaimers for the use/access of their data from their personally owned and operated web servers.I am afraid that like many other collections (weather info, maps, business listings, etc) copyright laws will apply more often than not.Just thinking out loud. I would certainly consider securing permission unless you feel you wouldn't get it which under authorship laws automatically removes the mystery of copyright anyway. My .02 Alex Alex J McCombie New World Media Chief Information Officer Drawer 607 800/724.8973 Fair Haven, NY 13064 Alex@NewWorldMedia.com http://OurClients.comInterface Designer WebDNA Programmer Database Designer------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://search.smithmicro.com/
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