How do I get the encrypted competition manual?

[Tristan Lall]

Originally Posted by Andrew Schreiber

How does FIRST feel about the TechnoKat history project? They are rehosting old manuals. I think it is an important resource but at the same time I believe they are breaking copyright law unless they contacted FIRST specifically.

It could be fair use for the purpose of scholarship. In terms of the factors to be weighed, the use is noncommercial, the work is technical rather than literary, the amount is the work in its entirety and the effect on the potential market is nil.

I'd say the TechnoKats have a strong fair use defence. Furthermore, I'd say FIRST will never sue them over it, so it will never be resolved officially (unless the law changes).