Posted on April 30, 2008 in CC, copyright, FOSS, IP, linuxfest NW 2008 by Brian RoweComments Off

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Posted on April 19, 2008 in copyright, IP, linuxfest NW 2008 by Brian RoweComments Off

Copyright 101Title: Copyright 101 for Coders

Date: Sunday, April 27th

Time:10:00 AM

Location: Haskell-111, Bellingham Linuxfest Northwest

Abstract: What is copyright? Where did it come from? How long is it? How do I use it or opt out? This presentation will focus on the basics of copyright and how it applies to code. Topics will include: a short history copyright, the current opt out system, DMCA 101, first sale doctrine, basics of licensing, EULA’s, public domain, share alike provisions, and attribution. Feel free to ask questions at any point.