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Software Law [closed]

Proposed Q&A site for lawyers and specialists in software-related law of both international and specific country laws.
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Why “Software Law” was closed

may 7 at 16:14 Robert Cartaino♦ 472
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Merge Software Law into Intellectual Property Law

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Disclaimer to make it clear that the site isn't offering professional advice

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Merge Software Law, Intellectual Property Law into Law

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Isn't Software Law already part of Programmers?

nov 19 at 9:24 WikiSpeedia hang-around 3,196

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closed as not a real proposal by Robert Cartaino♦ May 7 at 15:07

This proposal will not result in a useful, productive, or viable Q&A site.

This proposal is now in the Commitment phase — example questions are locked!

60 Example Questions (7 closed)

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Are EULAs legally enforceable in courts in any/all of the G10 countries?
added by Noldorin Jul 27 '10 at 8:10
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Is there any case law regarding the GPL?
added by Matt Solnit Jul 29 '10 at 0:35
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What is a GPL?
added by David Basarab Jun 4 '10 at 14:31
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Can I use a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license for my software?
added by Guildencrantz Jun 22 '10 at 15:45
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Might be a better example if it included more detail. – Robert Harvey Jun 22 '10 at 22:06
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@Robert I assume the detail would come in the question body. – Kensai Jun 24 '10 at 0:44
@Kenji - that was my thought. – Guildencrantz Jun 25 '10 at 2:26
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What is the best technical measure to protect my product against piracy? [closed]
added by che Jun 26 '10 at 23:00
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closed as off topic by Robert Harvey, extropy, Christian, luiscubal, Heath Hunnicutt Jul 11 '10 at 21:54

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It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

Through technical or legal measures? – Simon Brown Jun 27 '10 at 0:51
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Can I use [this part] of [this] open-source application for my [application type/description] application?
added by incrediman Jun 28 '10 at 4:34
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Software Reverse Engineering. Can this action be considered illegal? [closed]
added by AVD, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 16 '10 at 0:27
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closed as off topic by Christian, Heath Hunnicutt, Sandy, Dominik, Richard Gadsden Sep 7 '10 at 23:08

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It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

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I use an embedded Linux build for my proprietary hardware. What source do I need to release for GPL compliance?
added by Aaron Jul 23 '10 at 19:19
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Does hotlinking JavaScript/CSS constitute a copyright violation?
added by Midhat, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Aug 7 '10 at 14:36
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Text content license - is it provable? What percent of sameness is required?
added by Max Gontar Aug 6 '10 at 5:57
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Is torrenting software that costs money legal?
added by CrazyJugglerDrummer Aug 27 '10 at 1:24
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Can you fix the wording on this one? I think "the" should be "that"? – William Aug 28 '10 at 10:32
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Has the Open Software License been tested in a court case yet?
added by Steve Wranovsky Sep 3 '10 at 20:44
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OSL is here: opensource.org/licenses/osl-3.0.php – Steve Wranovsky Sep 3 '10 at 20:44
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Are these tips for how to pick an OSI approved license for y project?
added by acrosman Jun 25 '10 at 20:16
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The question probably needs refinement – Midhat Aug 2 '10 at 7:44
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Who is hiring software law lawyers? [closed]
added by Daniel Trebbien Jun 26 '10 at 11:55
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closed as off topic by Witek, Aaron, extropy, Sandy, Matt Solnit Jul 29 '10 at 0:29

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It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

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Why are the liability terms of an EULA written in ALL CAPS?
added by George Edison Jul 28 '10 at 22:32
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I don't get it. Why is this off-topic? – George Edison Jul 31 '10 at 7:56
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Where can I find the clauses for the law against {crime name {e.g. Squatting}}?
added by Binoj Antony Jun 28 '10 at 5:31
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If it were about a software-related crime it would probably be on-topic. – Arda Xi Jul 8 '10 at 0:25
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Do I own the copyright on the photographs that I take?
added by xenoterracide Jul 22 '10 at 3:47
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I realize this is not Software but I'm inclined to say that I'd allow any questions on Copyright Law (anything that I could apply an OSI license to, including Creative Commons) – xenoterracide Jul 22 '10 at 3:49
That's probably something for this site area51.stackexchange.com/proposals/3346/… – Kensai Jul 22 '10 at 22:48
Interesting questions, but not directly related. – Dana the Sane Aug 18 '10 at 19:47
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Is {downloading/hosting} music/movies {possibly using torrents} punishable under {country name} software law?
added by Binoj Antony Jun 28 '10 at 5:34
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Certainly involves law, but is it the sort of question that this site wants to be answering? – slugster Jun 28 '10 at 10:10
Remove the brackets and this will be OK. – extropy Jul 1 '10 at 8:46
@slugster, why not? – Binoj Antony Aug 4 '10 at 8:09
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Could you call the software law breaker an outlaw?
added by Binoj Antony Jun 28 '10 at 5:30
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Where can I find crack for {hot new software}? [closed]
added by che Jun 28 '10 at 11:18
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closed as off topic by David Thornley, HoLyVieR, meklarian, William, naesk Jul 15 '10 at 7:21

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It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

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Request for a potentially criminal act on a legal website? Hilarious! – txwikinger Jul 9 '10 at 15:07
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