Lewin, at 20:55 on May 13 1996, you wrote to Bill Grimsley...

BG> Panasonic, NEC, Sony, Sanyo, JVC, and in fact, ALL other major 
BG> manufacturers are quite happy to sell or provide service information to 
BG> ANYBODY who requires it, whether they are qualified technicians or not.

LE> ... albeit at mind-boggling and wallet-stunning prices 8-)

True, the HP Laserjet 4 manual is a real fright at close to $400.  :(

BG>> and even the TPC agree that their attitude is restrictive of trade.

LE> Yeah ???! Great news ! Any action going to happen ?

Although they agreed in principle that it was restrictive, they also said
that as the law currently stands, Canon have the legal right to decide to
whom they will or will not sell their products (including intellectual
information).

Canon's attitude is completely immoral, if you ask me.  So don't ask.

Regards, Bill

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