[pd-discuss] Hathitrust locks public domain books; amasses scans from others, and gives full access only to partners members

[Michael S. Hart]

I'm not sure you CAN LEGALLY claim copyright in public domain matter,
perhaps depending on what country you are in AND value added. . . .


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On Tue, 21 Jun 2011, Matthew Mundell wrote:

> This does, however, highlight the beauty of the public domain: anyone can
> do anything with the work.
>
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