Well said Bob.....

Jamie Erickson
>>> <RCHIOVETTI@aol.com> 03/09 2:19 PM >>>
In a message dated 99-03-09 13:45:31 EST, Decalchem@aol.com writes


Hmmm...a very interesting thread.  At least it got the manufacturer's
attention!  But I would argue that the owners of the Shandon instrument
already have a previous legal right to the manual (although missing) because
they bought a copy of the manual when they bought the instrument.  But then
again, I'm not a lawyer.

It's really a question of business philosophy, I think, and whether it's worth
going after a customer for copyright infringement because they copied a manual
or received a copy of a manual.  This would definitely *not* be a wise
decision for any manufacturer.  Can you say, "Lost Business," boys and girls?

Bob
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