The idea of copyright did n... by Richard Stallman, a N/A Scientist

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“The idea of copyright did not exist in ancient times, when authors frequently copied other authors at length in works of non-fiction. This practice was useful, and is the only way many authors' works have survived even in part.”

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Name: Richard Stallman

Nationality: N/A

Date of Birth: Mar 16, 1953

Profession: Scientist

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