Re: The Seven Types Of Pirate

From: "Kirk McElhearn"
>> 
>> In the vast majority of cases, it's not the copying that causes 
>> the problems, it's the distribution.
> 
> Yes, that's true.
>> 
>> Strangely, simply calling it "copyright" has probably skewed the 
>> entire discussion to make it less clear.
> 
> Because when copyright laws were created, they were about copying, which included distribution. Obviously, that term isn't totally appropriate any more.
> 
> 
> Kirk
> 
> *Author of Take Control of iTunes 10: The FAQ*
> http://www.mcelhearn.com/itunes
> Twitter: @mcelhearn
> 

I've already argued against that view. You really are going to have to spell out what you both mean. distribution is a function of copyright, not the other way round.

Joseph

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