Question posted by ElderNoden on January 24th, 2012

Are Product Manuals Copyrighted Works In Themselves? If So, Is Helpowl In Danger

of closing, following the example of megaupload and its affiliate websites?

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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on January 24th, 2012 6:14 PM
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Most are copywritten yes, I do not see an issue with this though since the manuals are freely available on the manufacturers web sites and so far I have seen nothing barring reposting of manuals on any web site.  I do not think HelpOwl has anything to worry about.


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