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Re: [dvd-discuss] IDSA Forces Arcade Game Manual Archive Offline
- To: Openlaw DMCA Forum <dvd-discuss(at)eon.law.harvard.edu>
- Subject: Re: [dvd-discuss] IDSA Forces Arcade Game Manual Archive Offline
- From: Jeme A Brelin <jeme(at)brelin.net>
- Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 23:33:48 -0700 (PDT)
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On Mon, 23 Jun 2003, Steve Stearns wrote:
> What I can't fathom here is why this DMCA action was launched. It's not
> clear to me that the IDSA has any authority to bring action in this
> case. Who is the copyright holder, and what interest do they have in
> protecting these manuals? Clearly the commercial value of these
> documents is quite limited given that your friend couldn't find anybody
> willing to sell him a copy.
The maker of new equipment has a vested interest in keeping repair manuals
for old equipment out of the hands of the public. If you can't fix it,
you have to buy a new one.
Modern copyright's sole purpose seems to be keeping copies of works from
people, rather than ensuring that works are available.
J.
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