Re: copyright, that mythical concept

[ScottyCBoy@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/12/99 8:22:41 PM Central Daylight Time, OorQue@aol.com 
writes:

<< 
 Different part numbers don't necessarily mean different design ... for 
 instance, Audi used a lot of different brake rotors through the years but 
the 
 *design* of them is pretty much the same.  Wheels also come in different 
 sizes and widths but they function in pretty much the same manner 
regardless. 
  So, what exactly is your point? 
 
 BTW, are you *ever* going to give me the name of your source re: 
Chocholeck's 
 job description at Gleason?  It's been four days now...
 
 JG
  >>
 This is true but it is not. If you look up a replacement rear torsen for an 
Audi V8 you will see at least five different part numbers one for one pink 
dot one for two blue dots etc. these different part number are for torsens 
with different amounts of torque bias (or so the audi V8 tech amnual I have 
says). Generally Audi changes part numbers for two reeasons a manufacturer 
change or a change in the design, but mostly a change in the design. You're 
statement of "function in pretty much the same manner regardless" is a gross 
over generalization. All cars function in the same manner but are we happy 
driving honda's instead of Audis?