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@ -384,14 +384,14 @@ medium. In the software world, this usually means typing the source code
of the software into a file.
Imagine if authors could truly disclaim those default control of copyright
law. If so, the software is in the public domain -- no longer covered by
law. If so, the software is in the public domain --- no longer covered by
copyright. Since copyright law is the construction allowing for most
restrictions on software (i.e., prohibition of copying, modification, and
redistribution), removing the software from the copyright system usually
yields software freedom for its users.
Carefully note that software truly in the public domain is \emph{not} licensed
in any way. It is confusing to say software is ``licensed for the
in any way. It is confusing to say software is ``licensed for the
public domain,'' or any phrase that implies the copyright holder gave
express permission to take actions governed by copyright law.
@ -407,7 +407,7 @@ legal system in play to take them away.
Admittedly, a discussion of public domain software is an oversimplified
example.
Because copyright controls are usually automatically granted and because, in
some jurisdictions, some copyright controls cannot be waived (See
some jurisdictions, some copyright controls cannot be waived (see
Section~\ref{non-usa-copyright} for further discussion), many copyright
holders sometimes incorrectly believe a work has been placed in the public
domain. Second, due to aggressive lobbying by the entertainment industry,