(OT) Unauthorized copying ... was Re: (no subject)

From: Sellam Ismail <foo_at_siconic.com>
Date: Sat Jan 18 18:11:01 2003

On 17 Jan 2003, Paul wrote:

> If copyright suddenly disappeared, people would still write stories,
> sing songs, program computers and society at-large would continue.

True, or did creativity start when copyright laws were put into effect?

> The generally quality of works would probably be lower so copyright in
> general is probably good for society.

There is an inifinite body of work that precedes copyright law which is
greater in quality than anything being produced today ;)

Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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