On Tue, 2004-05-25 at 17:54, Eric Scher wrote: > --------------------------------------------------------- > >On Tue, 2004-05-25 Tobias W. wrote: > > > >Well, let's face the simple facts. Cisco's code is copyrighted and it's > >illegal to copy it, distribute it or even use it. There's no way around > >it. > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > > STATEMENT: "There's no way around it." > > RESPONSE: I beg to differ. No disrespect intended, but given the mission > statement for the Full Disclosure mailing list, the use of the "stolen code" > clearly falls under the "FAIR USE" exemption of copyright law. Having said > that, there may be criminal and civil liability issues involved in > possessing, transfering or receiving said code, but it is manifestly not a > violation of copyright law. > With all due respect...Fair Use does not cover stolen works ! -- James H. Edwards Routing and Security Administrator At the Santa Fe Office: Internet at Cyber Mesa jamesh@xxxxxxxxxxxxx noc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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