Blog with Tutorials on Microsoft Products

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by affiliatemarket5000, Jun 8, 2008.

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    Hello,

    I was thinking of starting a blog that has tutorials for Microsoft products such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.

    Are there any copyright infringments, trademark infringements, or legal issues that may arise if I have tutorial movies describing how to perform tasks on Microsoft products?

    For example, if I make a movie describing how to add an email account on Outlook.

    Thanks,
    Jack
     
    affiliatemarket5000, Jun 8, 2008 IP
  2. SoftCloud

    SoftCloud Well-Known Member

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    I don't think there would be, otherwise we wouldn't be able to take a screenshot or make tutorials in Photoshop. :)

    I think Microsoft would actually put their thumbs up you doing that, considering it is promoting the ease of use of their products. :)
     
    SoftCloud, Jun 8, 2008 IP
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    As long as the tutorials are authentic you should be fine.
     
    Mihai074, Jun 10, 2008 IP
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    Hello,

    Thanks for the replies. If I make screenshot tutorials of Linux commands on my blog from the SSH prompt, will I need to obtain permission from the creator of Linux first?

    Jack
     
    affiliatemarket5000, Jun 11, 2008 IP