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

You can also use the © to get a copyright symbol in HTML.
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From: owner-gzg-l@CSUA.Berkeley.EDU
[mailto:owner-gzg-l@CSUA.Berkeley.EDU]On Behalf Of Steve Pugh
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 11:11
To: gzg-l@CSUA.Berkeley.EDU
Subject: [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 &copy; 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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