Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Busby permission

["Dan H." <machine@epix.net>]

I don't have any idea who Busby is or what he did but it sure must have been
something of great interest to submariners.  Please fill in the new guys.  Who is
he and what did he do?
Dan H.

SFreihof@aol.com wrote:

> You can always tell when there's a hot topic...
>
> I have nothing but respect for Phil.  In fact,  I wish he was my boss.  So
> with all due respect, I still think he's wrong about the copyright issue and
> I'm glad (all flames aside) that Jon is also of that opinion.  While Phil may
> make a compelling emotional argument due to his personal connections, the
> question is what rights did Busby sign over to the Navy?  I don't believe the
> U.S. Government would accept limited rights (such as First U.S. Publication
> Rights) on any work they commission, so I'd bet it is public domain.
>
> Jon is correct in seeking permission through the Navy since they can answer
> the question of ownership.  Just because Busby wrote the book doesn't mean he
> owns the rights to it.  You go, Jon.
>
> Stan