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MacTarot
May 13 2008

JOESCHISA  From a link to "copywrite" questions on the link you provided it seems to be suggested that the copywrite does not apply to the pictures, rather to the backing and the packaging, though also mentioned is the agressive defense of their territory by those concerned with copywrite infringement on what they "own" (which I have no argument with, otherwise I would have never bothered ask for permission when I wanted to put a "tarot deck comparison spreader" freeware program out). Anyway, it's probably a dead issue for me, be it just the backing that's protected or not, though I maintain my curiosity and would wonder what Waite, Crowley et al. might feel about their creations from whatever level they be at (perhaps level nil) though feelings from ghosts would no doubt be besides the point legally.  
(Version 2.0)

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MacTarot
May 13 2008

JOESCHISA  Thanks for the link. It seems the copywrite status on Tarot Cards is slightly complicated, perhaps unclear and rather like a game of poker in the backing up of claims and pursuit of lawsuits.   
(Version 2.0)

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MacTarot
Apr 27 2008

JOESCHISA  I know nothing about the Pamela "A" deck, but the cards in the screenshot don't look any different from the standard Rider-Waite Deck; if one is just talking about the backing pattern of the cards (I don't know) it seems irrelevant to the source of the front side pictures.  
(Version 2.0)

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FTLCtimelines X
Jan 9 2008

JOESCHISA  Download link is Intel version. Click the "more info" link above to bring up page where both versions (Intel and PowerPC) are available as download.  
(Version 0.9.6.0.00)

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FTLCtimelines X
Jan 2 2008

JOESCHISA  I advise anyone interested in this program to NOT buy a license for it at this time. I should have a new beta version of FTLC uploaded sometime in the relatively near future and for the time being it will have no restrictions (i.e. no need for license). The new beta will be probably little better nor worse than the current version though what changes it may contained are not yet finalized.   
(Version 0.9.5.6.07)

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iCyclone
Mar 4 2007

JOESCHISA  Tentatively wish this was available for powerbook G4. Mine was sent to Apple twice for "lower RAM memory slot failure" which seems to be due to overheating the solder connection between the RAM chip and its IC board. But then I would wonder if increased fan speed goes beyond what the fan may be designed to handle (i.e. wear and tear) over some period of time (I have no idea).  
(Version 0.8.2)

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MacTarot
Jan 28 2007

JOESCHISA  Thanks to the developer for the information, but from my standpoint, I wanted the thoth deck (Crowley's) also (my program was partially for comparitive purposes, not mainly "spreading" of the deck). Good to know that there's a deck in public domain though. I came to the conclusion that the only way to go with my program was to let people scan their own decks and import them into database, but decided it was probably too much to ask and the project was abandoned accept for personal use.  
(Version 1.90)

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MacTarot
Jan 28 2007

JOESCHISA  Just curious. I wrote a tarot program, but then couldn't get permission from the people with the rights to the Rider-Waite deck (shown above) to use its electronic images in my program (scanned them from my own deck). Same went for Thoth deck from the folks with the rights to them. Both groups said they do not allow such things anymore. Wonder if this guy had better luck with them. I was disappointed.  
(Version 1.90)

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MacTarot
Jan 28 2007

INFO51  The images in MacTarot are based on the 1909 Tarot deck known as the 'Pamela-A' deck of cards with the dried mud pattern on the back. These cards are in the public domain in the USA.

Robert King has made his own changes, both in design and cosmetic to the 1909 Deck and these are Copyright 2003 by Robert King. This is the deck used within MacTarot.

The 1909 deck was a collaboration between Pamela Colman Smith and Dr Arthur Edward Waite. Both of these people died more than 50 years ago.

Several companies claim copyright over later versions of the cards. The only version clearly in the public domain is the 1909 Tarot deck by Pamela Colman Smith.

If you can obtain a 1909 'Pamela-A' deck then you can use images of these cards for anything you wish, either within programs, in books, on web sites or even create your own derivative work.  
(Version 1.90)

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MacTarot
Jan 28 2007

JOESCHISA  Thanks to the developer for the information, but from my standpoint, I wanted the thoth deck (Crowley's) also (my program was partially for comparitive purposes, not mainly "spreading" of the deck). Good to know that there's a deck in public domain though. I came to the conclusion that the only way to go with my program was to let people scan their own decks and import them into database, but decided it was probably too much to ask and the project was abandoned accept for personal use.  
(Version 1.90)

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MacTarot
Apr 27 2008

FYREFLYE  The developer fails to mention that even if you could find a copy the very rare Pamela "A" deck it would cost you several hundred dollars through an auction house or eBay.  
(Version 2.0)

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MacTarot
Apr 27 2008

JOESCHISA  I know nothing about the Pamela "A" deck, but the cards in the screenshot don't look any different from the standard Rider-Waite Deck; if one is just talking about the backing pattern of the cards (I don't know) it seems irrelevant to the source of the front side pictures.  
(Version 2.0)

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MacTarot
Apr 28 2008

FYREFLYE  All you'd ever want to know about the various Rider-Waite-Smith editions:

http://home.comcast.net/~vilex/  
(Version 2.0)

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MacTarot
May 13 2008

JOESCHISA  Thanks for the link. It seems the copywrite status on Tarot Cards is slightly complicated, perhaps unclear and rather like a game of poker in the backing up of claims and pursuit of lawsuits.   
(Version 2.0)

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MacTarot
May 13 2008

FYREFLYE  All you need to know about RWS copyright issues is that U S Games, which holds the current copyright, will aggressively litigate against everyone and anyone they believe is violating it. And they have a lot of money to do so.  
(Version 2.0)

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MacTarot
May 13 2008

JOESCHISA  From a link to "copywrite" questions on the link you provided it seems to be suggested that the copywrite does not apply to the pictures, rather to the backing and the packaging, though also mentioned is the agressive defense of their territory by those concerned with copywrite infringement on what they "own" (which I have no argument with, otherwise I would have never bothered ask for permission when I wanted to put a "tarot deck comparison spreader" freeware program out). Anyway, it's probably a dead issue for me, be it just the backing that's protected or not, though I maintain my curiosity and would wonder what Waite, Crowley et al. might feel about their creations from whatever level they be at (perhaps level nil) though feelings from ghosts would no doubt be besides the point legally.  
(Version 2.0)

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