Information Republishing

[zaxx81]

Considering developing an iPhone/iPad app that is a Computer Science/IT reference manual.

What is the legallity of using definitions of terms from other sources, such as Von Dictionary of IP Communications and published encyclopedias?

Example:

Java [jah-vuh]

definition 1...Source Von Dictionary of IP Communications

definition 2...Source Encylopedia BritanicaWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[Mass_Shyster]

Considering developing an iPhone/iPad app that is a Computer Science/IT reference manual.

What is the legallity of using definitions of terms from other sources, such as Von Dictionary of IP Communications and published encyclopedias?

Example:

Java [jah-vuh]

definition 1...Source Von Dictionary of IP Communications

definition 2...Source Encylopedia BritanicaWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

Seems like an excellent example of a derivative work. (which you do not have a right to publish)

 

[zaxx81]

Seems like an excellent example of a derivative work. (which you do not have a right to publish)

So even if credit is given, you can't republish someone elses text?

 

[Mass_Shyster]

So even if credit is given, you can't republish someone elses text?

That's correct. You need permission.