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gowld
7y ago
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How is that true? Can I copy a book or a painting visually as long as I don't copy its "data"?
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true_religion
7y ago
No, but typefaces are specifically excluded from copyright. An alphabet is considered to be utilitarian, not art.
Vanderson
7y ago
Fonts and typefaces have unique copyright laws that are different from other forms of art/communication. I made a more detailed comment here:
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18541934
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