Re: Nalimov 5 pieces complete tablebases for sale on 2 DVD

In rec.games.chess.computer Thomas T. Veldhouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> "Robert Hyatt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> In rec.games.chess.computer -= Judd Niemann =- <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
>> > Dude. I think you got it wrong there. There is no copyright on the
>> > tablebases themselves. You can generate them on your PC for free, if you
>> > have the time.
>>
>> yes, but you can't sell 'em.  That's the point.  Eugene holds the
>> copyright on the program that produces the tables.  The tables then
>> fall under that copyright since only that program produces them.
>>

> Is the original poster selling the tablebases or the media and handling? :)
> Is there a license connected to the tablebases that can clarify this issue?
> Certainly the tablebases are available for download from many locations and
> for purchase from many vendors online, and few of which "I think" likely
> ever contacted Eugene.

> Tom Veldhouse


That is the question.  If he is just charging for burning them onto
CDs or DVDs, then I doubt there is a problem.  But if he sells them for
$80.00 or something, that is questionable since the 3-4-5 piece files
fit on two DVD-R/DVD+R disks, and the cost would be under $10.00 total
for supplies..



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