From: markus.humm1@freenet.de   
      
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   >   
   > This depends very much on the country you are in. Here in Germany, books   
   > may be copied (in total, i.e. beyond fair use) for personal use if they   
   > have been out of print for a number of years, this rule exists to ensure   
   > widest possible distribution of knowledge.   
   >   
   > However, IIRC there are no similar rules for software (although,   
   > arguably, there should be).   
      
   Ok, since I'm in Germany too, how many years is this for books?   
   What actions are to be started to get the same law for software?   
      
   Greetings   
      
   Markus   
      
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