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Talab, Rosemary – TechTrends, 1985
Answers questions on software copyright pertaining to teacher/media specialist responsibilities, use of purchased and leased software, backup copies, public domain software, warranties, defective goods, and software lending policies. Information on an existing public domain software-exchange program and a policy statement of International Council…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Copyrights, Equipment Standards, Information Sources
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Jensen, Mary Brandt – CD-ROM Professional, 1991
Points out that purchasers of CD-ROM products do not acquire the same rights as they do when purchasing print products. Licensing terms and agreements of 12 CD-ROM producers are examined and the making of backup copies of support software, downloading, multiple use and other restrictions, and negotiating different licensing terms are discussed.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Consumer Education, Copyrights, Fair Use (Copyrights)
Smith, Shirley C. – 1984
This document was designed to assist computer users with the ethical issues created by the widespread use of microcomputers at Drexel University, where there were over 5,000 Macintosh microcomputers in use on the campus as of the fall of 1984. It explains to faculty, students, and staff what the university expects and the law demands in regard to…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Copyrights
Reed, Mary Hutchings; Stanek, Debra – American Libraries, 1986
This pullout guide addresses issues regarding library use of copyrighted videotapes and computer software. Guidelines for videotapes cover in-classroom use, in-library use in public library, loan, and duplication. Guidelines for computer software cover purchase conditions, avoiding license restrictions, loaning, archival copies, and in-library and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Copyrights, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation