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

"Robert Hyatt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> 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