From: ulm@kph.uni-mainz.de   
      
   Hi,   
      
   can anyone tell me about the status of the Model I and Model III ROMs,   
   with respect to copyright? One of the last messages I have found about   
   the subject is from eight years ago:   
      
   >>>>> On Sat, 3 Apr 1999, Frank Durda IV wrote:   
      
   > ALL TRS-80 and Tandy PC software developed by Tandy is owned by   
   > Samsung Electronics of South Korea. AST Research (later renamed AST   
   > Computer and later bought by Samsung Electronics), obtained all of   
   > these rights along with related patents from Tandy as part of the   
   > sale of the TSD, TSS, TSA, TBP, TAP, GRiD, and other related Tandy   
   > computer design/manufacturing divisions/departments.   
   >   
   > [...]   
   >   
   > By the way, a little known international copyright (WIPO) rule   
   > on abandoned works might make all of the Tandy-produced stuff   
   > public-domain soon thanks to a non-US company holding the rights   
   > now, so you might want to start printing the "fire-sale" signs now   
   > since most of this stuff should be LEGALLY available on the Internet   
   > very soon.   
      
   Any updates on this? Are the ROMs considered "abandoned works" by now?   
      
   Ulrich   
      
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