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Warrick, Thomas S. – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1984
Discussion of the effects of copyright on microcomputer software highlights the nature of copyright and situations in which the copying of copyrighted software may be permitted. Rights that a purchaser should insist upon when contracting for computer equipment are noted, i.e., right to test hardware and software prior to purchase. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Consumer Protection, Copyrights, Federal Legislation
