On Mon, Dec 02, 2002 at 12:20:26PM -0500, Jim Penny wrote:
> So, can a standard be DSFG free?

Strictly speaking, no.  A standard is an idea, or a collection of ideas.
There are many ways to express an idea, so there are many ways to
express a standard.  Some of these expressions may receive copyright
protection.

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