[Year 12 SofDev] navigating IS

Thu Oct 16 10:59:20 EST 2008

Thanks.
I wanted to use an excellent program called "The castle of Dr. Brain" which
is superior to the subsequent additional Dr. Brain series in some ways (i.e.
they were NOT reissues in form or content).
Understandably, the publisher did not want any use of the old product
(presuming that this would reduce sales of the new inferior product).  No
options for the users like there are with print.  
Similar situation with other software I am sure.

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From: sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au]
On Behalf Of Allan Barnes
Sent: Thursday, 16 October 2008 12:13 PM
To: 'Year 12 Software Development Teachers' Mailing List'
Subject: RE: [Year 12 SofDev] navigating IS

There is a difference between out of print and out of copyright. If the book
is out of print and you can confirm this with the publisher then you can
photocopy the entire book for educational purposes only. You must be sure to
make the proper acknowledgements to the author etc. and you must keep
records of the advice you received from booksellers and publishers in case
you are contacted by the Copyright Agency or the publisher or author.

There are no provisions for reproducing or communicating computer software.
If you want reproduce software for educational purposes apart form making a
backup copy, you will need to request permission from the copyright owner.

The duration of copyright varies depending on the type of material.
Generally, copyright lasts the life of the author, plus 70 years after their
death. 

(Taken from the Copyright Act 1968 and subsequent amendments).

Kind regards

Allan Barnes, CEO
Australian Institute of Education and Training
P.O. Box 171
Brunswick West 3055
Ph: (03) 9387 2051
FAX: (03) 9387 3470
Mobile: 0409 428 221

-----Original Message-----
From: sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au]
On Behalf Of Stephen Digby
Sent: Thursday, 16 October 2008 9:58 AM
To: 'Year 12 Software Development Teachers' Mailing List'
Subject: RE: [Year 12 SofDev] navigating IS

The copyright situation of books not in print (and software no longer
purchasable) is an interesting issue.....
I have investigated with software and was told that after ceasing to sell
software, a company has the right to insist that no one (other than the past
original purchasers) uses it for eternity....
Wonder what the specifics are for books out of print ?  70 years 100 years ?
Tried to look up but cannot find ..... anyone know ?

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Stephen Digby, Learning Technology Manager
mailto: digby.stephen.p at edumail.vic.gov.au  
Cheltenham Secondary College www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au
Ph: 613 955 55 955  Fx: 9555 8617 Mb: 0431-701-028
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sides together. Jesse Jackson 
-----Original Message-----
From: sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au]
On Behalf Of anton
Sent: Thursday, 16 October 2008 10:08 AM
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Subject: [Year 12 SofDev] navigating IS

Could anyone tell me is the book Navigating IS still in publication, I 
would like to use it next year for software development.
Thanks in advance

:)
Anton Yoxon
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