{Taking without asking isn't an 'honest mistake', it's just being a selfish, thoughtless git; the sort of thing most people grow out of before they reach double figures in the age department.} Sadly that is NOT true. Should be, but isn't. Just look at our former President Clinton to see what I mean... This kind of thoughtlessness seems to be the NORM not the exception. Not that I'm saying it does (or does NOT) apply to the situation at hand, just saying that what you say SHOULD be true, but isn't! {For example, a copyright could cover a written description of a machine, but the actual machine itself is not covered. } Right - the blue-print is copyrighted, the machine is patented. {CAN ANY ONE TELL ME WHAT IS THIS STUFF IN FREE STUFF FOR IF YOU CAN"T USE IT ?????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!} It is there for use in IMAGES and sometimes as a learning aid, but NOT for redistribution - either for free or for sale - unless the original author SPECIFICALLY grants this priviledge either in an attached ReadMe file or in writing to the person seeking to redistribute. {I have not downloaded 1 song from NAPSTER just for that reason. BUT I have no problem with duplicating or distributing the CD "I" purchased to any of my friends if they wish to copy it. } Morally I kind of agree with this, but legally you are DEAD WRONG. You paid for the license to own a single CD and any number of archival copies; however, the license does NOT give you redistribution rights - you may not sell the copies of the CD, nor may you distribute the ENTIRE CD. There is a loop-hole, involving Fair Use laws, that will allow you to redistribute SOME of the individual songs, however. BTW, it is also TECHNICALLY illegal to copy television and radio broadcasts, if you do not retain the only copy for yourself.