> # On Fri, 3 Jan 1997, Kent Landfield wrote:
> # > Point of clarity... People who mirror rtfm do not need rtfm's permission.
> #
> # Sure they do. rtfm is a compilation, and as such is subject to copyright.
> # A mirror is a copy of the compilation. Absent permission, it's a
> # copyright infringement.
>
> Ok... Badly worded. RTFM does not reqire permission be granted in advance
> to retrieve the files on RTFM other than following the copyrights placed on
> the individual documents by the FAQ authors/maintainers.
I still want to pick this nit just a bit more: rtfm has granted permission
in advance to copy its compilation.
This is worth noting, because the original poster was correct: if rtfm
wanted to preserve its layout by mirrors, it could do so, by making that a
condition of its permission to mirror. However, I think rtfm is wise in
its decision not to do so: this permits experimentation by its mirrors in
coming up with improved organizational approaches, which I think is a Good
Thing.
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