>> Would X*PRESS be upset (e.g. try to stop the activity, or sue, or whatever):
>>
>> (1) if someone wrote and distributed a freeware program for viewing
>> X*Change news?
>>
>> (2) if such a package was only available for platforms that X*Press
>> does not itself support?
>>
>> (3) if someone published the X*Change data stream format (like, for instance,
>> published it on this mailing list)?
>>
>> For purposes of this discussion, please assume that there is no intention
>> to distribute X*Change data beyond the scope of one's own cable TV subscription.
>> X*Change data is (for the most part, at least) copyrighted.
>>
>> I'm interested in hearing anyone's opinions, but if you have any direct
>> information from X*Press, that would be most helpful.
>I'm also interested in this and would add the following:
> (4) Does anyone know whether X*PRESS would even assist in porting the
> X*CHANGE feed to platforms other than those they support. Or, does
> anyone have a UNIX X*CHANGE feed process they have developed and
> would share.
I would say the answer to all these questions could be had with a free call
to XPRESS XCHANGE (800)7PCNEWS. Mike Buehl might be the one who could answer
them.
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