@taradinoc @Dravorek Ie., because the code in this case was designed _solely_ to authenticate the cartridge, it was not original.
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@cmuratori@Dravorek It's not about what it was *designed* for, it's about whether practical substitutions can be made.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@cmuratori@Dravorek "taking into consideration the functionality, compatibility and efficiency demanded", you can't substitute an API.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@cmuratori@Dravorek Also note "lock-out code" is "unprotectable because its elements are dictated by functional compatibility requirements"2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@taradinoc@Dravorek Right, that is what they are saying: because there is _no actual creativity_ there to protect.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@taradinoc@Dravorek You cannot automatically extend that to an API that was _actually creative_, like say, a physics API or something.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@cmuratori@Dravorek Sure you can. see para 62. Even a creative poem doesn't receive copyright protection when used as a lock-out code.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@taradinoc@Dravorek BECAUSE IT IS A LOCK OUT CODE. Right?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@taradinoc@Dravorek APIs aren't typically used as lock out codes!1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@cmuratori@Dravorek An API *is* a lock-out code when a program requires it to run.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@taradinoc @Dravorek This is insane.
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Replying to @cmuratori
@cmuratori@Dravorek Not as insane as the idea that copyrighting the POSIX API would give someone a monopoly on running POSIX apps. :)0 replies 0 retweets 0 likesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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