The success of computer programs often depends on their ability to interoperate - or communicate - with other systems. Conversely, the extent to which interoperability between computer programs is enabled or facilitated by the law can have a significant impact on innovation and free competition in software. The two legal disciplines that primarily determine the extent to which software interoperability is enabled or facilitated are copyright law and competition law.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-284) and index.
Formatted Contents Note
1. Introduction 2. Interfaces and interoperability in context 3. Copyright law 4. Competition law 5. Ex-Ante interconnection rules 6. Conclusion: rethinking the interface.