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Originally Posted by kovidgoyal
@Ankh: What does calibre have to do with anything?
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It is prime example of the tool used for format-shifting. Which precisely is the (only) difference between PG version and the one offered for sale.
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Originally Posted by kovidgoyal
If you insist on using calibre as an example, the correct example would be if someone renamed calibre to sat halibre and then setup a website that sells downloads of halibre for $10.
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It is not the same. I am claiming that the application of the free tool creates a value, despite the tool being free.
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Originally Posted by kovidgoyal
And if, as you say, the container matters, then all I'm asking for is a disclaimer along the lines of what Harmon proposed, something that say, this work is public domain and available freely elsewhere but offerred here for your convenience.
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And I have no issues with requirement for label "This work is in Public Domain". I somehow believe that even Kali will not argue against such a requirement, as it is not limiting what one can do with PD works, just states the fact that the text is in PD.
As for the rest, the public domain work might not be "available freely elsewhere", but it should still be labeled as "Public Domain", IMHO. The customers should understand that what is sold is "the container", not "the water".