Contract or License?

[Greg London]

"Lawrence E. Rosen" wrote:

> Copyright law does not prohibit use.  It prohibits reverse engineering
> (and similar activities) under certain circumstances.  I didn't intend
> to be subtle about the meaning of the word "use."

but reverse engineering was part of 'fair use' before DMCA, wasn't it? 

Greg London
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