Dave Kruger wrote This comes up a lot at work. The "fair use" concept seems to allow an individual to make a single copy of a copyrighted book page (map, chart, etc.) *which he/she owns,* for his/her OWN USE (not for resale or the use of others -- no multiples). Seems to me this would allow me to take my NOAA chart, which I paid $16 - $17 for, and make a single copy of it for laminating. When that copy wears out, then I'd destroy it and make another one. I would not make multiples for friends or sell the dang things. SNIP Dave, Most government produced maps are in the public domain. For example there are no copyright restrictions at all on USGS topo maps. I assume NOAA is the same -- though I have no personal knowledge of this. Peace, Brian *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
ubj: Re: [Paddlewise] Copying legally Date: 98-05-14 11:39:09 EDT From: SG Scorpio To: bheath_at_televar.com In a message dated 98-05-13 19:44:17 EDT, you write: << Dave, Most government produced maps are in the public domain. For example there are no copyright restrictions at all on USGS topo maps. I assume NOAA is the same -- though I have no personal knowledge of this. Peace, Brian >> Yes NOAA charts are public domain and *can* be reproduced. One comment is be careful if you are making a Black and White copy. The colors of land, tide land and water depths are important. Once I had a hard time following a B&W chart at low tide! :( Steve Scherrer <NOAA chart dealer> President ACKS Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe 250 NE Tomahawk Island Dr. Portland, Oregon 97217 Web: http://www.aldercreek.com Email: aldercreek_at_aldercreek.com Phone: 503-285-0464 Fax: 503-285-0106 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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