Section 117. Limitations on exclusive rights: Computer programs.

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 106, it is not an

infringement for the owner of a copy of a computer program to make or

authorize the making of another copy or adaptation of that computer

program provided:

(1) that such a new copy or adaptation is created as an essential step

in the utilization of the computer program in conjunction with a

machine and that it is used in no other manner, or

(2) that such new copy or adaptation is for archival purposes only and

that all archival copies are destroyed in the event that continued

possession of the computer program should cease to be rightful. Any

exact copies prepared in accordance with the provisions of this section

may be leased, sold, or otherwise transferred, along with the copy from

which such copies were prepared, only as part of the lease, sale, or

other transfer of all rights in the program. Adaptations so prepared

may be transferred only with the authorization of the copyright owner.

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