In a message dated: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 12:39:42 EDT
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>People,
>
>I have heard, but am unable to verify, that software developed
>using public tax money would be owned by the public.
Technically I believe this to be true, unless release of said sw poses a
"National Security Risk" which is what I understand the FBI tried to hide
behind with Carnivore.
>I don't know if this is urban legend, or fact.
>Who can I ask? Where can I look?
No idea.
>I have been told that Franklin Pierce Law Center, here in
>Concord, NH is one of the leading intellectual property
>law schools in the world, but don't know who to ask there.
>Any ideas?
Call the FPLC and ask whoever answers who you would ask such a question to.
Or, take a ride over, and wander around asking questions.
You might also consider e-mailing rms about this, he's pretty up to speed on
this type of thing, so he'd at least know who to ask.
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