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Resources Related to Copyright, Public Domain, Creative Commons, Open Source, Copyleft, Abandoned Ware, & Related topics
Duke University Law Center For The Study Of The Public Domain.
One of, if not the most, informative Web page dealing with issues related to Public Domain and Copyright Law.
Duke University Law Center For The Study Of The Public Domain.Why The Public Domain Matters by Duke University Law
A great, in depth look at why the Public Domain is so important. It explains this importance in relation to Art and Creativity, Preservation, Education and Scholarship, and Government openness.
Why The Public Domain Matters by Duke University LawFrequently Asked Questions About The Public Domain by Duke University Law
The title explains it all.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Public Domain by Duke University LawCopyright Lately
Copyright Lately is a website for news, insight & analysis on legal issues involving creative works & intellectual property rights, ran by a practicing lawyer that specialize in copyright, trademark, & other intellectual property
Copyright LatelyAbandonware Should Be Public Domain by @MildConviction
A great argument as to why Abandon ware should be Public Domain. He focuses mainly on games, but also discusses film and broader issues.
Abandonware Should Be Public DomainPublic domain and the future of American culture by @JJ_McCullough
A great explanation, probably the best I've seen, by a Non-Lawyer of the Public Domain, Copyright, it's nuances, and the impact it has on American Culture.
Public domain and the future of American cultureThe Copyright Wars
A great podcast that delves into the history of copyright law, the varying approaches to it, as well as its implications for the copyright war currently ongoing and will take place in the future.
The Copyright WarsCopyright, AI, and Great Power Competition
This podcast explores explore how artificial intelligence is transforming copyright law—and how global powers are using IP policy as a strategic tool in the race for technological dominance.
Copyright, AI, and Great Power CompetitionPublic Domain Day 2024
A look a some of the most important works that entered the Public Domain on January 1st 2024, as well as many pertinent issues related to the Public Domain.
Public Domain Day 2024Public Domain Day 2025
A look a some of the most important works that entered the Public Domain on January 1st 2025, as well as many pertinent issues related to the Public Domain.
Public Domain Day 2025Public Domain Day 2026
A look a some of the most important works that entered the Public Domain on January 1st 2026, as well as many pertinent issues related to the Public Domain.
Public Domain Day 2026The Public Domain Review
Is an online, free magazine that publishes daily articles on various Public Domain works, creators, movements, subjects etc. They also share a great deal of art too! Some times they link to the works as well! Most articles are published under a Creative Commons liscense
The Public Domain ReviewResources related to information about Cord cutting
Cord Cutters News
Cord Cutters News is one of the most respected news sources in Cord cutting. Everyday their posts articles on the latest happenings in the world of cord cutting including news, sales, deals, how tos, reviews and more.
Cord Cutters NewsCord Cutters News Youtube
Cord Cutters News also has a Youtube Channel and posts news videos Monday-Fridays, and often will post more tech related or review based videos on the weekend. Occasionally the host will also hold weekly Q&A live streams.
Cord Cutters News YoutubeI Quit Netflix and Bought an Antenna Instead
A great video overview of what switching using an antenna for your TV in 2025 is like. It discusses the monetary aspect, what you can aspect, and more
I Quit Netflix and Bought an Antenna InsteadThe Antenna Man
Many people are in situations were they can receive, free over the air TV broadcasts via an Antenna. For this the Antenna Man's Youtube is an indispensable source. He discusses antenna/ broadcast tv news, does, reviews, how tos, and more!
The Antenna ManResources for free and legal literature (books, magazines, articles, etc)
The internet archive
The Internet Archive is the biggest collection literature online. It contains books, articles, magazines, newspapers, government documents & microfilm. Many of these are Public Domain, Creative Commons, Copyleft, or open source. In Pdf, epub, & more formats
The internet archiveOpen Book Publishers
Open Book Publishers is a leading independent open access academic press that publishes peer-reviewed, award-winning monographs, edited collections, textbooks, critical translations and more. All books are published under a creative commons license in PDF and HTML formats
Open Book PublishersAstropublishing
Astropublishing is the home of a digital free bi-monthly astronomy magazine, called Astronomy Magazine. Can be read online or downloaded as a PDF. It is a well respected magazine within the Astronomy community. While it's distributed for free it is copyrighted
AstropublishingThe Internet Sacred Text Archive
The Internet Sacred Text Archive is an extensive collection of Public Domain texts focusing on culture/anthropology, philosophy, religion, folklore & classic literature in html. It has sections on almost every religion, from African traditional beliefs to Zoroastrianism.
The Internet Sacred Text ArchiveAcademia.edu
Academia contains open access academic papers & articles mostly, & occasionally books. The papers found here can usually, though not exclusively, be downloaded in a pdf. The vast majority of works are copyrighted, though some are with a CC license or PD.
Academia.eduResources related to Explaining websites for free and legal literature (books, magazines, articles, etc)
NOTE: This is just for resources explaining these websites (how to use them, their history, etc) and not for the sites themselves.
Five of My Favorite Free and Legal Book Websites!
This video explains the history of, an explanation of how to use, tips for using and what kind of literature you can expect to find on: The Internet Archive The Internet Sacred Text Archive Astropublishing Open Book Publishers Academia
Five of My Favorite Free and Legal Book Websites!Resources for Free Images and Pictures
The Photographs Walker Evans took for The Resettlement Administration
These classic photos by this celebrated photographer capture life during the great depression in America. They are public domain as they were produced by the US Federal Government
The Photographs Walker Evans took for The Resettlement AdministrationINSPAI Image archive
It features many historical photos of Europe mostly, but also of Latin America too. Many, if not all photos are either Public Domain or are Published under a creative commons licence
INSPAI Image archiveThe Public Domain Image Archive
This archive is ran by The Public Domain Review and is a hand-picked collection of 10,046 out-of-copyright works, free for all to browse, download, and reuse. This is a living database with new images added every week.
The Public Domain Image Archive
Also The Public Domain Image Archive has a Blue Sky account, so please follow them at @pdimagearchive.bsky.socialResources related to free and legal games, gaming resources, and gaming platforms
Antstream
Antstream is a British video game streaming service that launched in June 2019, with a focus on 80s-era arcade, early console and non-PC computer games. Since reviewing it back in 2021, it has implemented a coin system, so while free, play is not unlimited.
AntstreamSAGE: Sonic Amateur Game Expo
SAGE is an online, completely fan driven event that takes place every year. It usually offers:
- 70-100+ Indie Games
- 70-100+ Fan games (Not just limited to Sonic/Sega. Any video game, even a TV show like Beavis and Butt-Head is fair game.)
- A few mods/hacks
- Frame works
It tends to take place in September, though it has happened in August before. Each year’s event remains up until 2 weeks before the next.
SAGEResources related to Explaining websites for free and legal games, gaming resources, and gaming platforms
NOTE: This is just for resources explaining these websites (how to use them, their history, etc) and not for the sites themselves. There will be a separate reply for that.
Antstream
This video explains what Antstream, a British video game streaming platform is, how to use it, what kind of games you can expect to find there and more. Also this is my very first video ever for my channel (not counting the channel trailer).
Freeloader Gaming Episode 001 AntstreamSAGE
This video explains what SAGE: Sonic Amateur Game Expo, a yearly online fangame, indie game, and game mod expo, is, how to use the site, what kind of games you can expect there, its history, and more.
Freeloader Gaming: SAGE (Sonic Amateur Game Expo)