[OT] Copyright symbols in HTML (was Re: Stargrunt II FAQ)

> even simpler, why not use the (c) combination that is universally
> recognised on the internet as being the copyright symbol?

Perhaps, because (c) is not _legally_ equivalent to the copyright 
symbol. Of course you don't actually need any copyright symbol at 
all. (I'm not a lawyer so don't take my word for it, but see 
http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.html)

> i'm not sure whether all browsers will handle © although i
> expect these days most will 

I've just done a quick test and both Netscape 1 and Mosaic handled it 
just fine. Now, the trademark symbol isn't as well supported and I 
would recommend using <SUP>TM</SUP> instead of &trade; if anyone ever 
has need of it in a web page.

	Steve

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