J_SCHULL%HVRFORD.BITNET@cornellc.cit.cornell.edu (Jonathan Schull) (06/11/90)
On info-pascal@BRL.MIL, C Wayne Huling <wayne@cs.odu.edu> wrote, > I have been working on a program for my parents and want to copyright it >and put it out to the world as shareware. First, could some one point me in >the correct direction for copyrighting software. > Next, to protect my software from piracy, I was curious if anyone had any >practical expiernce with making coping diffucult (I know I can't acheive >impossible) for people? I have a 1982 book by Daniel Remo entitled Legal Care for Your Software: a step by step guide for computer software writers (Nolo Press, 950 Parker St. Berkely, CA 94710). But 8 years is a long time in this business. I'd be interested in more recent recommendations, too. Indeed, I'm about to put out some (small market) software for analysis of biological rhythms data. I'd like the program to be available as shareware, and want to be able to allow other people to modify and improve the package, but want to retain rights and control of the code, limit my liability, and get some remuneration to keep the enterprise going. There are some conflicting constraints in all of this, and in addition to reccommended reading, I should probably consult a lawyer with experience in the area. ANYONE HAVE BOOKS OR PEOPLE TO RECOMMEND?