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Re: [Full-Disclosure] Re: Cisco's stolen code



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. 
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> 
> 
> 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 !



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James H. Edwards
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