The stuff that is public domain is public domain. The stuff that isn't, isn't.
Fixing typos, smartening (or straightening) quotes, or adding an ebook wrapper doesn't give the editor a new copyright.
Perhaps an official response will be along shortly.
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Originally Posted by ahi
Actually, since they started using Distributed Proofreaders, I think there is every reason to assume their etexts have become very high quality. The problem is that a lot of the good stuff predates DP, and is thus of also hit-and-miss quality.
What license do the books available at MobileRead fall under? I presume commercial use is prohibited.
- Ahi
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