Re: tlug: Game CD copyright question

[Frank Bennett <bennett@example.com>]

Dear Howard,

The answer is "yes", within certain limits:


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       17 USC 117, Limitation on exclusive rights: computer programs
                                      
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   Section 117, Limitation on exclusive rights: computer programs
   
   Notwithstanding the provisions of section 106, it is not an
   infringement for the owner of a copy of a computer program to make or
   authorize the making of another copy or adaptation of that computer
   program provided:
   
    (1)
    
     that such a new copy or adaptation is created as an essential step
     in the utilization of the computer program in conjunction with a
     machine and that it is used in no other manner, or
     
    (2)
    
     that such new copy or adaptation is for archival purposes only and
     that all archival copies are destroyed in the event that continued
     possession of the computer program should cease to be rightful.
     
     Any exact copies prepared in accordance with the provisions of this
     section may be leased, sold, or otherwise transferred, along with
     the copy from which such copies were prepared, only as part of the
     lease, sale, or other transfer of all rights in the program.
     Adaptations so prepared may be transferred only with the
     authorization of the copyright owner.
     

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