Re: [PDF] CD-ROM Copy Protection

[Ruy miranda]

I agree if Jay wants to:   -- bright in the stage setting; -- use the document to promote some product; -- be known and then to sell services; -- spread the fraternity.   I desagree if Jay wants to:   -- get money with his document; -- be paid with money by his work; -- be respected in his copyrights and intends to fight by them.   Ruy Miranda   > >If your document is good and is being circulated with your name attached, that is the best publicity you are ever going to get - for free! Look at the bright side.   >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 4/Jun/2003 8:03:57 pm >>> The PDF list is a service provided by PDFzone.com | http://www.pdfzone.com __________________________________________________________________ > >As other's have pointed out, physical/software copy protection is really >just a PITA for your paying customers. Please consider the fact that there are people like me, who suffered serious copyright infringement by university professors who posted my e-books as free downloads on their course pages....(accessible to anyone who searched for color). These ebooks are now in open circulation on the web...heck, Joe Bob gave it to me for free, I'll just attach it to email to Grandma. Or, I bought this CD, I'll just make a copy for Suzy. This isn't just a pain the okole for me. I publish to make a living. In my case, the books contained the summation of 15 years of research and course content, the result of teaching at several Universities. Theses were serious, timeless (not trendy) books about color theory. And copyright infringement cost me far more than anyone can imagine, both mentally and financially. $80,000 plus in legal fees before I received a pittance of a settlement. Live and learn. Even though my case may be unique, a confidential corporate document or a simple demographic study will spread like wildfire on the web, if the author does not take steps to prevent it. I value my output and my time. Maybe this is something that only those of us who are self-employed can understand. I agree that it's a pain for customers and that serious hackers can prove their skills with cracking the encryption. But that doesn't solve the real issue for those who are serious writers producing e-books. Times are changing...even Microsoft software is node locking. Many others are following suit. Whether it's FileOpen or another option, my next books will be encrypted with the most powerful tools available. Fair use (a copy as back-up) is one thing but unfortunately most people are copying CDs and Vids to give away to friends.   Thou shalt not steal. J Colorcom http://www.colorcom.com/ To change your subscription: http://www.pdfzone.com/discussions/lists-pdf.html IMPORTANT - This email and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged in which case neither is intended to be waived. If you have received this message in error, please notify us and remove it from your system. It is your responsibility to check any attachments for viruses and defects before opening or sending them on. Where applicable, liability is limited by the Solicitors Scheme approved under the Professional Standards Act 1994 (NSW). Minter Ellison collects personal information to provide and market our services. For more information about use, disclosure and access, see our privacy policy at www.minterellison.com. Esta mensagem foi verificada pelo E-mail Protegido Terra. Scan engine: VirusScan / Atualizado em 04/06/2003 / Vers�o: 1.3.13 Proteja o seu e-mail Terra: http://www.emailprotegido.terra.com.br/