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Subject:Re: Info on Information Mapping From:"Arlen P. Walker" <arlen -dot- walker -at- JCI -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 14 Jun 1994 11:46:09 -0500
>Information Mapping is a copyrighted, structured approach to writing
>documentation, reports, memos, and almost any type of written communication
>except creative writing such as fiction, plays, etc.
I have to wonder what the term "copyrighted" means in this particular case.
Does it mean that if I use their methods, the page layout in my manuals
belongs to them? Do I have to pay royalties for any publication produced
using their techniques? Does it mean that if I happen to produce a document
on my own which resembles their approach to documentation, they'll sue me?
Does it mean that even if I read Horn's book, I'm not free to adopt any of
his techniques?
Oh goodie.
Have Fun,
Arlen
arlen -dot- walker -at- jci -dot- com
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