[plug] [Semi-OT] New copyright bill

[bob]

On Tuesday 21 November 2006 09:14, Bernd Felsche wrote:
> Adam Hewitt <ahewitt at ursys.com.au> writes:
> >Forgive me if this has been discussed already
> >
> >http://www.smh.com.au/news/technology/download-clampdown-65000-fines/
> >2006/11/20/1163871308087.html
>
> What's next? Making it unlawful to hum a popular tune in public?
>
> I emailed the following to my brother last week:
>
>         Happy birthday to you,
>         happy birthday to you,
>         can't sing any more 'cause
>         ...  I just might get sued.

Oh, well done :).

BTW, you think "Happy Birthday" is bad? Try this
http://www.nla.gov.au/cdview/nla.mus-vn2031615&mode=moreinfo
The phrase to concider - "Copyright renewed in U.S.A., 1964."

For those who know of him Roger Clarke has this to say on the matter;
"It is claimed by Carl Fischer New York Inc, who can be reached by email.
(lolak at carlfischer.com)"

And further;
"Because of the Carl Fischer copyright, the use of the Australian tune in 
the Atlanta Olympics Closing Ceremony resulted in a payment by the 
Australian organisers to an American company."

Can you guess the title before following the link?
ROT13 -> Jnygmvat Zngvyqn

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