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Re:I do not agree with Github's use of copyrighted code as t... by native_samples on Sunday July 04, 2021 @05:50AM (#27728456)
The US definition seems more robust, as otherwise, I could somehow steal something you built (e.g. a farm) and then generously allow you to continue using it, perhaps for a fee. You would therefore not be deprived of it but I would still be the new owner or user.

It seems unlikely this distinction would ever matter in a real court though.

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Re:I do not agree with Github's use of copyrighted code as t... by CRConrad on Sunday July 04, 2021 @06:49AM (#27728693)
Nah, not the same thing: You'd be deprived of the free use of the farm that you had before. With IP, you wouldn't.
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Re:I do not agree with Github's use of copyrighted code as t... by Filligree on Sunday July 04, 2021 @08:49AM (#27729257)
The US version sounds like it wouldn’t be theft if you immediately throw it away.

That can’t be right.

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