[ Thanks to Fred Mobach
for this link. ]
“Consumers will have greater choice in computer software and
Australian-developed software will be more internationally
competitive as a result of new legislation passed yesterday.”
“… will allow software engineers to decompile computer
software in limited circumstances so they can develop interoperable
products.
“Currently software copyright owners can block this type of
decompilation as an infringement of copyright.
“New laws mean developers will be able to decompile software to
find this vital interface information if it is not readily
available.
“Overseas developers have been able to do this for some time,
particularly in Europe and the United States of America where
Australia’s main competitors in this sector are located.”