At 09:18 AM 12/3/2003 -0500, Doctor Oakroot <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > That is a book, and it was made from scratch by > > one > > person who invested a great deal of time and money in creating it. > >What a load of crap! Making a book is a manufacturing operation and, per >se, does not involve any creativity.
So is making a lute. Incidentally, if Michael does not seem to understand the degree of mendacity involved in his stance on this issue, perhaps he ought to look at his own web page where he sells, for good money, plans of historical instruments. He went to museums, obtained official permission from curators, spent many hours in drawing these plans, and perhaps not a small amount of money in travel and lodging expenses. He charges $40.- per plan which is not a large amount of money, but certainly not one a poor lute maker in the Ukraine or Zimbabwe can afford. So what will be Michael's reaction if someone bought the plans from him and proceeded to post them on the WEB for free download by indigenous lute makers? Surely Michael Thames cannot possibly claim copyright or patent protection of the design of a Venere lute? Matanya Ophee Editions Orphe'e, Inc., 1240 Clubview Blvd. N. Columbus, OH 43235-1226 Phone: 614-846-9517 Fax: 614-846-9794 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.orphee.com
