FIT100
Copyright
Basic facts about copyright
•Since
1989 the © has not been needed
•Creating “intellectual property” automatically
creates a copyright
•Most
information is owned by someone, but if you get a copy legally you can use it personally-
read it, play it, etc. - but no copy
•“Fair
Use” allows copying for “socially valuable purposes,” like reviews,
education
www3.utsystem.edu/ogc/IntellectualProperty/copypol2.htm