About this tag
The public domain tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about creative works and software that are freely available for public use without copyright restrictions. Topics include classic literature like Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories, patent-related discussions such as Harlequin's attempt to patent the kiss while keeping it in the public domain, and historical software like the MVS 370 mainframe operating system, which is in the public domain and serves as a learning tool. These threads explore the intersection of intellectual property, technology, and cultural heritage, highlighting how public domain resources can be accessed and utilized today.
  1. whoosh

    VIDEO Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling - Whole Book

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    • just so stories literature public domain rudyard kipling
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  2. cybercore

    Harlequin Attempts to Patent the Kiss

    Talk about lip service: Harlequin Enterprises, renowned publisher of pulp romance novels, has applied for a patent on the romantic kiss. The application, if granted, leaves open the possibility that we may one day have to pay a licensing fee to lock lips with the ones we covet. Don't start...
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    • affection aol cultural commentary diagram harlequin innovation intellectual property kiss kissing techniques legal issues love michelle renaud novelty patent public domain romance romantic culture romantic kiss step by step trademark
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  3. J

    Windows 7 Old and New -- MVS 370 Mainframe on Windows 7

    Hi all I just love this one.:razz: It's just about as far removed from "Cloud Computing" as you can get. A real mix here of Old and New. Using the Hercules emulator you can run your very own IBM MVS 370 Mainframe system on W7 with no probs at all -- the power of even a humble laptop is vastly...
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    • cloud computing computer history design model emulator hercules hex format ibm learning tools machine room mainframe mvs 370 operating system public domain source code system internals tso terminal windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support