17 Dec
2003
17 Dec
'03
11:17 p.m.
On Sun, 6 Feb 1994, Phil Karn wrote:
The next release of my KA9Q NOS software, prior versions of which have already appeared on quite a few CD-ROMs, will contain a copyright notice that explicitly grants permission to CD-ROM publishers to carry it for free -- on the condition that they send me a free copy of the disk.
It's a good idea... But can you see a CD-ROM publisher sending a free CD to everyone who puts that in a disclaimer? Still... It's more likely than calculating royalties! -ck