I'm sure lots of you got this already, but I had a good laugh when I saw it. Isn't it somewhat ironic that we get this the day we start promoting Free / Open Source software? :-)
-Evan
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With the recent reports of legal action against college students
involving acts of copyright infringement by use of file sharing or
other peer-to-peer technologies, please remember that duplication,
distribution, performance (playing), adaptation or display of
another's copyrighted work without permission is illegal.
Such activities as uploading or downloading illegal copies of text,
movies, games, computer software, and music (or any other material
protected by copyright) may incur legal consequences for both the
individuals involved and the university.
The Copyright Licensing Office is here to help you avoid the serious
consequences of copyright violations, which can include affecting your
status at the university or, if a repeat offender, having your
university computer privileges terminated.
The Copyright Licensing Office can furnish university policies and
information resources to assist you in answering copyright questions.
As you consider using the copyrighted works of others, you are
encouraged to consult with the BYU Copyright Licensing Office staff at
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