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Mechanical license

Author:Brett Glass
Posted:8/25/2000; 2:44:36 PM
Topic:A softer GPL?
Msg #:20267 (In response to 20262)
Prev/Next:20266 / 20268

If you publish a song, someone can record his or her own version. This is called compulsory licensing. You can apply to the Harry Fox Agency in New York City for a "mechanical license" to record your version of the tune of your choice.

And make money -- which is something you can't do under the GPL.

--Brett

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