Glenn Maynard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > On Thu, Jan 06, 2005 at 12:04:44AM +0000, Lewis Jardine wrote: >> In the case of data tables, in many jurisdictions, a mere collection of >> facts is not copyrightable; the classic example is a telephone directory >> (everything in it is an uncreative fact; that there are thousands of >> them, which may have taken a lot of effort to gather, is immaterial). >> >> It may be the case that the data could be plucked from the RFC and >> freely distributed, albeit only in places that don't allow 'sweat of the >> brow' copyrights. > > Alternatively, you could try asking the relevant people if they'd grant > a more permissive license for the data table, in order to encourage the > wide and correct use of the standard surrounding it.
That is a good suggestion. I have mailed the RFC authors now. I'm not convinced they are the only copyright holders, but it could be a step in the right direction. Thanks, Simon
