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  1. Aug 2020
    1. Can I apply a Creative Commons license to databases? Yes.

      It's good to know that databases can use a CC license

    2. Can I apply a Creative Commons license to software? We recommend against using Creative Commons licenses for software. Instead, we strongly encourage you to use one of the very good software licenses which are already available. We recommend considering licenses listed as free by the Free Software Foundation and listed as “open source” by the Open Source Initiative.

      It's better to use different open source licenses for software, not CC.

    3. If I take a photograph of another work that is in the public domain, can I apply a CC license to my photo? That depends. You can apply a CC license to your photograph if your photograph constitutes a work of original authorship, a question that varies by jurisdiction. As a general matter, your photograph must involve some creative choices, such as background setting, lighting, angle, or other mark of creativity. In the United States, an exact photographic copy of a public domain work is not subject to copyright because there is no originality (even if there is effort or “sweat” exerted in its creation).

      I imagine that this creates alot of discussion as people often feel that if they take a photo of something then it is free to use under any circumstances

    1. That material is now available as a $90 CD that includes audiovisual material, study guides, and practice examine questions. It's apparently required material for any students enrolled in Moulton's class.

      Should faculty be allowed to make their own text books or materials required reading?

    2. That material is now available as a $90 CD that includes audiovisual material, study guides, and practice examine questions. It's apparently required material for any students enrolled in Moulton's class.

      Making this required material for students seems questionable to me because of the conflict of interest here.

      LiDA103