[Freeciv-Dev] Re: the lack of respect for cloners

[Andreas Røsdal <andrearo@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, 19 Dec 2003, Brandon J. Van Every wrote:
> Per I. Mathisen
> >
> > Game rules are ideas, and are as such not protected by copyright.
>
> Anyways, I've made the offer in the past, and I'll make it again.  If
> you're very sure of your case, and want to demonstrate the safety of
> your position, I'd be happy to notify the copyright holder about your
> project.  Just say the word.

I'd like some explanation about this, (preferably from someone other
than Brandon.) I'm just translating the norwegian localization,
but could I potentially be violating Civ2's copyrights by
translating game rules/"ideas" in Freeciv?

 Andreas Røsdal