joel@peora.UUCP (10/24/88)
In article <[9.13]karl@ddsw1.alt.next>, karl@ddsw1.MCS.COM ([Karl Denninger]): > > [Short aside: A university was recently found not liable for a widespread > copyright violation which was knowingly committed] > > I guess the software producers need to contractually enforce these > provisions, and ensure that said contracts are signed before the > college is allowed to purchase even _one_ copy of said software > products... If I correctly understand the court decision the arguement that the university made, was that as a unit of the state government they were not liable for copyright violations. It seems to me that decision wouldn't apply to private universities, such as, Stanford or Harvard. I would think your caution would be more correctly directed at any arm of the state or local government, not at educational institutions. -- Joel Upchurch/Concurrent Computer Corp/2486 Sand Lake Rd/Orlando, FL 32809 joel@peora.ccur.com {uiucuxc,hoptoad,petsd,ucf-cs}!peora!joel (407)850-1040
msiskin@shogun.cc.umich.edu (Marc Siskin) (10/25/88)
Can anyone send me details about the University (or College) that was found
not guilty of copyright violations. I am getting an opinion from the Univ.
lawyer about several things and I thought that I would get more information
about this case. He needs to know at least the state involved.
I will summarize any information I get so you can get your own legal advice
if you wish. Send information to:
Msiskin@shogun.cc.umich.edu
Thanks.
Marc Siskin Program Assistant Language Lab, U of Mich.