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[Dick Hollenbeck <dick@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 03/24/2012 04:13 PM, Brian F. G. Bidulock wrote:
> Dick,
>
> The point is that you cannot restrict A, B, C or D with copyright.
>
> --brian

Much becomes possible when there is a contract in place.

That entails agreement, consideration, and terms and conditions.

[oops, and usually lawyers.]

Dick


> On Sat, 24 Mar 2012, Dick Hollenbeck wrote:
>
>> [components] --A-->  [KiCad board file]  --B-->  [pcb hardware]
>>
>> [components] --C-->  [Commercial software board file]
>>
>>
>> Seems we have universal agreement that we are not trying to restrict A or B.
>>
>> [pcb hardware]  --D--> [pcb hardware]
>>
>>
>> There is some question as to whether anyone can restrict copying of hardware, D.
>>
>> C remains a concern.
>>
>>  
>>
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