Dear Harry Just a quick note in response to your last comment: > * The IUCr warnings in the code I've downloaded include this bit: > > * _________________________________________________________________ * > * * > * * 1 CIFs and STAR Files may be generated, stored or transmitted, * > * without permission or charge, provided their purpose is not * > * specifically for profit or commercial gain, and provided that * > ************************* > > so what would be the position if a dataset were to be collected for > someone for money? Would the "collector" need to get written permission > from IUCr for this? Might this not impede adoption of this as a standard? The answer is "No - the IUCr would not hinder this or insist on written consent". It is understood that the phrasing of the (now rather elderly) CIF/STAR policy guidelines can give rise to concern, and several people are working on drafting a much clearer and cleaner statement of the IUCr's intellectual policy rights. It is hoped that a draft of our intentions will become available to the community before too long. The essential point is that CIF/STAR and - hopefully - CBF will become well established standards for information interchange, and the IUCr recognises that you cannot foster information interchange by appearing to restrict or impede it. Regards Brian _______________________________________________________________________________ Brian McMahon tel: +44 1244 342878 Research and Development Officer fax: +44 1244 314888 International Union of Crystallography e-mail: bm@iucr.ac.uk 5 Abbey Square, Chester CH1 2HU, England bm@iucr.org
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