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To: larry ascherman who wrote (3903)	9/14/1998 4:05:00 AM
From: 24601	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 11417

Dear Larry and Pure Folder: What Messrs. Mann and Stefik describe in the Atlantic article may not qualify for the characterization "exact blueprint." As I understand it, a WaveEnabled .SMO file may be replicated. The persistence of its copyright protection derives not from any erasure of copy A upon inception of a copy B. Rather, it derives from retention of copy A's "electronic wrapper" on any copy B. Messrs. Mann and Stefik speak of erasure. There are four possibilities: (1) that I am mistaken; (2) that they speak of a "c" chip only in the abstract; (3) that they speak of a "c" chip that is not the WaveMeter (unlikely, and a probable patent problem at that); or (4) that they speak of a "c" chip that is the WaveMeter (but take certain liberties in describing it). Naturally, I like (4) best. This reminds me of certain misgivings I have about the capacity of the Wave system to to protect copyrights in pure text. When I purchase a chapter of Andrew Peterson's novel, I extract its text from his .SMO file. Then I have that text in digital form. At that point, what is there -- beyond my good citizenship -- to prevent me from cutting and pasting that text into a word processor and mass-producing it (or, worse yet, making unauthorized changes in it)? Best wishes.

To: larry ascherman who wrote (3903)	9/15/1998 2:12:00 AM
From: Pure Folder	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 11417

Methinks you're overdoing it a bit there, Larry, but thanks nonetheless for the compliment and for pointing out the article. (Besides, when most people say it's an "honor" to get a response from me, they're invariably about to serve up a big helping of sarcasm.) I have to defer to those with more technological knowledge as to whether the WaveMeter is implicitly referenced by Mr. Mann. I tended to read the article from the "big picture" standpoint, without assuming the author was secretly talking about any particular products aside from those of the companies specifically named. I think today's most important news came from Jerry2 on Raging Bull, relaying to us his discussions with WAVX's Kent Kappen. I have no reason to doubt this poster's honesty or ability to record facts accurately. Does anyone else? Two major points: WAVX is reportedly in negotiations with NSM (which likely means certain additional PC-OEMs are very close to doing deals) and there will be news soon, though Kappen could not comment further. Has anyone on our thread over here tried to contact the company recently? If so, did you receive polite "no comments," or that he/she is not available or is traveling, or anything positive, evasive, or what-have-you? BTW, many of us strongly urge that you request the company's permission to post here before repeating what you may have been told. Please go to all lengths to relay it as accurately as possible. WAVX will have no choice to clam up if it is being misquoted or quoted without permission. I also sense the present negotiations are particularly sensitive, offering another reason for their reticence. Thanks. And, hey, don't fold. Oh yeah, Mr. Rosenberg: You organize your thoughts like a prosecutor in his/her closing argument. Is that your trade? Pure Folder