<VV> was B(u)y the bookz, now copyright

[BobHelt at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/19/2006 10:48:33 AM US Mountain Standard Time,  
pp2 at 6007.us writes:

Another  issue is copyright. Everything GM has published on the Corvair is  
copyrighted so cannot just be reproduced. Again other clubs have gotten  
permission to reproduce out of print manuals but Corsa has not yet (I am  
working this but so far have not found the initial  contact).



Hi Padgett,
Just a couple of comments. First, although everything GM published WAS  
copyrighted, It is not known whether this copyright was extended when the laws  
were changed in 1978. So yes, we should treat that material as though it is  
copyrighted, it actually many not be tho.
 
Second, as I understand it, the law allows "Fair Use" of any copyrighted  
material, so making a copy for limited use or explanation IS ALLOWED, as long as  
there is no mometary gain to the user.
 
Lastly, unless GM has undergone a change of heart lately, getting  permission 
from them to use their stuff is a daunting proposition entailing a  deposit 
of $500 up front for them to CONSIDER a one year license. At least this  is my 
experience.
 
Regards,
Bob Helt