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Source code is copyrighted surely? You can't share ebooks just because the "source" is open and visible, copyright applies to all creative works.


There is fair use exceptions? I'm no expert here but Google says,

Since copyright law favors encouraging scholarship, research, education, and commentary, a judge is more likely to make a determination of fair use if the defendant's use is noncommercial, educational, scientific, or historical.


Probably fine for a journalist to argue, but I'd guess a tech guy saying it's "research" won't have much luck.




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