RE: [Ogf-l] SRD, Computer Junk, and Going Nuts...

[Brad Thompson]

> Alec A. Burkhardt
>
> Ryan
> and/or the OGF are under no obligation to do the hard work of figuring out
> how to comply with the OGL for everyone who wants to use the OGL.

This is certainly true, but sidestepping the issue of software in this day
and age is simply sticking one's head in the sand.  The community is eager
to help, the burden need not rest solely on Ryan and Wizards.

> And unfortunately the law is still
> trying to work out many issue surrounding computer programs and copyrights
> which means anyone using the OGL in such a way is walking into very
> unsettled territory.

We can tell the courts what *WE* mean when we say 'software' by describing
it.  We can tell them what constitutes "clear indication" to us in OGC
software by describing it.  No, it won't cover every new eventuality, but
then we don't have to wait until we retire to use OGC in software either.

-Brad

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