Comments on: NASA World Wind – A Whole New World of Product Creation Possibilities

By: Logan

Logan — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:10:18 +0000

Hi Juergen, lol, I was going to tell you that I answered a similar question on a new post this week but you are already beat me to it before I could tell you!

By: Juergen

Juergen — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:55:32 +0000

Hi Logan,

this is an interesting post and a surefire way to make money out of Government software;-) I have one question regarding this “US Government No Copyright” stuff (which is by the way completely different here in Germany).
I understand that everything released by the US government or by a Government or Military member etc etc. is in the public domain. Now I read on a website http://www.cendi.gov about restrictions, fair use and other legal stuff. Up to now my understanding was that, for example, I copy something interesting from a US governmental website (there are tons of valuable health docs and other stuff there) and publish it as an ebook and sell it. Is this really allowed without any constraint? I mean sure, if there is a copyright sign somewhere, hands off. But up to now I found on any .gov or .mil site the disclaimer that everything posted there is in the public domain. Can you shed some light on this for a non-US citizen?
All the best, Juergen.

By: Logan

Logan — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 22:12:23 +0000

Hi Leo,

It’s great to hear from you and we appreciate the comments.

Just let us know if you do have a question ~ we’ll be right here.

Thanks Leo!

By: Leo

Leo — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 21:23:30 +0000

Not really any question I want to ask at present as I am still getting acquainted with Public domain. Just want to say thanks for your willingness to share so much interesting info even with a newbie such as myself and for free. It is always a pleasure to get your e-mail.
Leo

By: Ruth

Ruth — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:41:44 +0000

Thanks Logan,
I really should spend more time doing articles because they really do bring in the traffic.

As for the software, in the 80s I was known as a ‘techie’. If someone wanted to know how to work their VCR, wire up their stereo system or use the early cell phones (I had a small briefcase for mine), I was the ‘go-to’ person. Somewhere along the line the technology flew past me and now I feel like a Luddite! Not only do I not remember which remote to switch on first and how to switch from TV to DVD, I can’t even make full use of my cell phone.

It sounds like I will be outsourcing…….another delayed project. Oh well…there is still lots to do.

Ruth
.-= Ruth´s last blog ..YES, YOU CAN!! =-.

By: Logan

Logan — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:34:15 +0000

Hi Ruth,

The only BIG drawback to this is that you have to be a little “techie” to be able to fully leverage it in product creation (or hire someone “techie” to get done what you want to accomplish).

Hey, congratulations on your Associated Content article!

I meant to tell you that earlier but I forgot.

Keep up the good work!

By: Ruth

Ruth — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:08:22 +0000

WOW! What will they come up with next. That is amazing. It’s also a long time since I have heard Gustav Holtz (sp?) and The Planets. makes me wish I had all my albums with me.

It’s a fabulous educational tool…must give it some thought.

Thanks for another great find.
.-= Ruth´s last blog ..YES, YOU CAN!! =-.